Acceleration Programme
The April 2026 programme is now in preparation.
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Why join our acceleration programme
The Crop Accelerator is a tailored programme designed to help agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs), cooperatives, and innovators unlock their full potential and access investment, expertise, and networks to scale up sustainably.
Access to investors and funding
Mentorship from industry leaders
Tailored technical and business support
Enhanced visibility and credibility
Opportunities to collaborate and grow your network
Who is it for?
We support agribusinesses across the value chain:
Producers, Processors, Tech Startups, Training Providers, Input Suppliers, Distributors, Aggregators and more.
We’re looking for companies that are:
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Small or medium-sized with a proof of concept
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Ready to grow, with high-impact potential
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Involved in agriculture, agrifood, agri-tech, or related sectors
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Seeking investment between $50K to $5M
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Operating or planning to expand in East Africa and the Indian Ocean region
Why join our acceleration programme
Modules on:
Business strategy & financial modelling
Market access & investor readiness
Climate resilience & sustainability
Governance & risk management
Experienced mentors
Investors & customers
Agronomists & business consultants
Development agencies & academics