About the BRACE Program
The BRACE Program is an intensive capacity-building initiative designed to support agripreneurs (SMEs) in the African agribusiness sector. The program focuses on enhancing participants’ understanding of how climate change impacts their businesses and equips them with strategies to adapt and mitigate these effects through climate-smart practices and access to climate financing opportunities.
BRACE employs a hybrid learning approach that combines training, peer learning, interactive sessions, and practical applications to engage and empower African agricultural entrepreneurs. Our mission goes beyond skill development; we aim to expose participants to diverse opportunities within the agricultural ecosystem, fostering resilience and promoting sustainable growth.
Through BRACE, we envision a future where African agricultural entrepreneurs thrive, overcoming climate challenges and driving positive change in the industry.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age between 18 and 40 years.
- Must be a registered and operating agribusiness.
- Must be a citizen of an African country.
- Must be an Agri-SME owner, representative, or decision-maker involved in crop or animal production sectors, including roles as a producer, processor, marketer, or aggregator.
Program Components and Benefits
- Diagnostic Tool Deployment: Participants will undergo an assessment to gauge their awareness of climate change impacts on agribusinesses and their readiness to implement existing local solutions.
- Six-Week Online Learning Program: A self-paced curriculum that covers practical climate-related topics relevant to agribusiness.
- Access to Experts: Engage with industry experts, trainers, and fellow agripreneurs through live interactive and mentoring sessions.
- Community Membership: Gain entry to the AFC hub community, which offers additional resources, data, funding support, and market linkages to enhance business visibility, profitability, and growth.
- Hands-On Practical Assignments: Engage in assignments that guide the ‘greening’ of agribusinesses, better positioning participants to access climate financing opportunities.
- Peer-to-Peer Learning: Participate in networking, experience sharing, group discussions, assignments, and co-creation of solutions with peers.
- Resources and Tools: Receive information, resources, and tools designed to support investments and decisions that lead to sustainable climate solutions.
Application Deadline
Apply by September 11, 2024.