GFA
SERIES

GFA

This was a (1) year program implemented in five regions (Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Songwe and Katavi). Funded by European Union and implemented by rikolto east with a consortium of three hubs, Agriedo hub, Kiota Hub and Agrihub GFA focuses on capacity building, mentorship, seed funding and matching grant.

Duration

1 Year

Location

Iringa

Enrollment

Open Now

Program Overview

Transforming Future Leaders

Generation Food Accelerator (GFA2) this was a one-year project which was organized and implemented by RIKOLTO East Africa under the AGRI-CONNECT program funded by the European Union (EU), in collaboration with Agriedo Hub, Kiota Hub and Agrihub. The project has been designed for unlocking and motivating innovative business potentials by supporting women and youth aged between 18-35 years of age, who are doing innovative business on the horticultural value chain and nutritional food systems, from the five Tanzania’s Southern Highlands regions; Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, Songwe and Katavi. GFA focused on capacity building, mentorship, seed funding and matching grant.
 262beneficiaries received training
 109 beneficiaries mentored
 82beneficiaries received seed funds
 60beneficiaries received matching grant

Key Outcomes

What to Expect

  • Advanced Entrepreneurial & Leadership Training
  • Direct Linkages to Export & Local Markets
  • Formal Business Registration Support
  • Post-Program Mentorship & Funding Access