Building and managing a mentor and expert network for African start-ups scaling innovations for the agriculture and food sector

Building and managing a mentor and expert network for African start-ups scaling innovations for the agriculture and food sector

Client: GIZ

Region/Country: Africa - Pan-Africa

Period/Year: 05/2023 - 04/2025

Business Area: Private Sector Development, Women Empowerment, MSMEs

This project, part of GIZ's SAIS initiative, aims to increase investor readiness for African start-ups in the food and agriculture sector by providing a mentor and expert network for start-ups at the seed and growth stages.

Services Provided

  • Hosting and managing an online platform for a mentor and expert network.
  • Sourcing and contracting short-term experts and pro bono mentors.
  • Coordinating additional service provisions and equipment support for start-ups.
  • Sustainable Training and Education Programme