Overview

This program offers funding opportunities of US$300,000 to US$2.4 million for agricultural businesses that create measurable impact for smallholder farmers across Africa.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate sustainable and measurable benefits for smallholder farmers and can include businesses in the following categories:

Agro-dealers and agricultural input providers
Food and crop processors
Equipment suppliers
Agri-tech companies
Logistics and distribution providers
Financial and market-access intermediaries
Other agricultural enterprises supporting smallholder farmers

Additional key eligibility requirements include:

Formal company registration
Operations within SEFAA target countries
A minimum of two years operating experience
Successful completion of proof-of-concept stage
Demonstrated profitability or credible path toward profitability
Compliance with national laws and regulations
Adherence to licensing requirements
Compliance with anti-money laundering and anti-corruption policies

Benefits

Applicants will receive flexible financing solutions tailored to their needs, which may include loans, equity investments, and quasi-equity financing in local currencies, USD, or EUR.