Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Enhancement Acceleration Program

About

The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Enhancement (SAFE) Acceleration Program invites innovative agri-enterprises from Laos, Philippines, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam to apply for a fully virtual 3-month program designed to enhance their business models, promote sustainable practices, and connect them with potential investors, all while addressing critical challenges in sustainable agriculture and food security.

Benefits

• Tailored capacity building to enhance skills in business, finance, climate impact, and gender assessment
• Access to one-on-one mentorship from business and domain experts
• Peer learning opportunities through structured sharing circles
• Training to enhance investment readiness, including financial modeling and investor deck preparation
• Gender-smart training and support for developing inclusive policies
• Opportunity for follow-on funding and connections to impact investors
• Impact Showcase to present innovations to potential investors and stakeholders

Eligibility Criteria

• Enterprises must be solving challenges in sustainable agriculture or food security through a market-based model
• Must be early-stage businesses with validated proof of concept and growth potential
• Must operate in Lao PDR, Philippines, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam
• Must have at least 1 year of business operations and a registered legal entity
• Must promote biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources