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Home»Search by Region»Africa»ACFM – Agri-SME Program Seed Lab Call 2024

ACFM – Agri-SME Program Seed Lab Call 2024

Jude OgarJuly 25, 20242 Mins Read
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Deadline: August 5, 2024

Applications are open for the ACFM – Agri-SME Program Seed Lab Call 2024. Unlock your Agri-SME’s potential with the Seed Lab, a comprehensive, cohort-based capacity building initiative crafted by the African Development Bank and Open Capital.

Leveraging decades of experience supporting Agri-SMEs across Sub-Saharan Africa, this exclusive ~3-month program is designed to propel your business forward. Join over 140 agri-SMEs from 20+ countries as they dive deep into your business model, refine growth strategies, and prepare you to access finance and have deeper impact in your markets. Led by industry leaders, the Seed Lab equips you with essential skills in strategic planning, financial management, business operations, and leadership, to support sustainable growth and measurable impact.

More specifically, the Seed Lab offers a comprehensive, tailored curriculum designed for Agri-SMEs, following the journey from designing the business model to scaling your business and raising external capital. The sessions focus on strengthening strategic foundations and translating business objectives into actionable go-to-market and growth strategies, while building capacity in critical areas such as talent management, leadership skills, financial management, and investment readiness. Further sessions focus on opportunities to strengthen your gender and climate impact and resilience, and how to measure it and tell your impact story in a powerful way. Their flexible format is designed to fit your busy schedule, running sessions both in-person and virtually, creating a rich, interactive and engaging learning experience.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Seed Lab, your business must meet the following criteria:

  • Be from Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, or Nigeria;
  • Agribusinesses operating in food system value chains, and supporting ecosystem players, e.g., agricultural producers, input & equipment providers, processors, marketplaces, Ag-tech businesses, etc.
  • 2023 annual revenues: US $100,000-$500,000
  • Number of full-time employees: 5-50
  • Capital raise target: US $50,000-$750,000
  • Gender and climate integration: Prioritization will be given to SMEs with integrated gender-inclusive and climate-resilient practices.

Application

The application deadline is August 5, 2024 at 6pm GMT.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Seed Lab.

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Jude Ogar is an educator and youth development practitioner with years of experience working in the education and youth development space. He is passionate about the development of youth in Africa.

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