Nurturing Agroecology Entrepreneurs
What We Offer
Seed Funding
Financial support to kickstart your agroecology venture
Common Manufacturing Space
We Provide a Common Fully Furnished Manufacturing Space to the Entrepreneurs
Expert Mentorship
Guidance from experienced agroecology entrepreneurs
Training & Workshops
Business development and technical skills training
Market Access
Connections to local and international markets
Program Structure
Ideation & Validation (3 months)
Business model development and market research
Prototyping & Testing (4 months)
Product development and pilot testing
Scaling & Growth (5 months)
Market entry and growth strategy implementation
Success Stories
Nyakazi Organics
About Nyakazi Organics
Nyakazi Organics specializes in solar-dehydrated vegetables, preserving nutritional value while extending shelf life. Founded by local youths in Gilgil, the enterprise addresses post-harvest losses while creating value-added products for urban markets.
Impact & Achievements
- Reduced post-harvest losses by 70% for partner farmers
- Created stable income for 135 smallholder farmers
- Expanded to supplying customers from allover the country and Diaspora
- Won 2024 Dish Competition Award
Product Range
Watch Their Story
Organic Sunny Bites
About Organic Sunny Bites
Organic Sunny Bites transforms surplus fruits from Baringo County into nutritious, shelf-stable snacks. Founded by a youth group, this enterprise tackles food waste while creating employment opportunities in rural areas through value addition of mangoes, pineapples, and tropical fruits.
Impact & Achievements
- Utilizes 3+ tons of surplus fruit annually
- Provides market access for 125 small-scale fruit farmers
- Featured in Kenya Agricultural Show 2025
- Recipient of Youth Enterprise Fund grant
Product Range
Watch Their Story
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Collective Impact
Join Our Incubation Program
Application Process
Submit Application
Complete our online application form with your business idea
Selection Interview
Participate in an interview with our selection committee
Program Onboarding
Join the next cohort and begin your incubation journey
Eligibility Criteria
Innovation
Novel approach to agroecology or food systems
Impact Potential
Clear social and environmental impact
Scalability
Potential for growth and replication
Team Commitment
Dedicated team with relevant skills