ARE YOU AN AGROECOLOGICAL ENTERPRISE?
Are you an agroecological enterprise?
The Neycha Accelerator & Fund (Neycha) advances food system innovators and entrepreneurs who are working towards a more regenerative and agroecological food system (from input provision, processing to consumption) and contributing to a more holistic and circular agrifood economy in East Africa.
Neycha identifies and partners with growth-oriented Agroecological Enterprises (AEEs) in Uganda and Kenya, providing them with the capacity, capital and the connections they need to grow their impact and businesses.
Capacity
Business growth support, agroecology support, and investment readiness through best in class practical business training, mentorship, consulting, and technical assistance.
Capital
Business loans and revenue based financing of between USD 10,000 – USD 50,000 for working capital, asset financing and more, tailored to your business needs. Growing AEEs will be supported to raise additional capital beyond USD 50,000.
Connections
Meet other AEEs in Uganda & Kenya, get introduced to potential partners, investors & stakeholders, get plugged into the Agroecology movement and get linked to new markets.
WHAT IS AN AGROECOLOGICAL ENTERPRISE (AEE)?
Agroecology is a sustainable approach to agriculture that promotes the production of healthy and nutritious food while regenerating soil fertility, improving biodiversity (animals, plants, and microorganisms), and strengthening the livelihood of farmers and their communities.
Agroecological Enterprises (AEEs) are businesses operating across the entire agricultural value chain that help farmers transition to agroecology and/or promote and operate in line with the 13 principles of agroecology.
Agroecological enterprises therefore have several benefits for people and the planet.
Why agroecology?
GENERATE LOCAL WEALTH
Due to more jobs, increased incomes, increased financial returns and higher tax revenue.
IMPROVE WELLBEING
Due to increased safe, healthy, local culturally adapted food, and fair employment.
HEALTHY TERRITORIAL MARKETS
Due to more successful local resilient businesses.
CIRCULAR ECONOMIES
Building resilience, improving soil health and improved biodiversity.
WHAT AEEs ARE SAYING
The Neycha boot camp for me was an MBA achieved in a week. With experts all around and interacting with other entrepreneurs from Kenya and Uganda, the program was more practical and one of its kind in Africa.
Miswaleh Zingizi
Founder, Kaya Nuts
The bootcamp was very interactive, engaging, and an eye opener. I got a better understanding of agroecological principles and how to apply them in my business. The financial simulation model of training was unique and practical. I had given up on this area and surrendered to professionals; the training unlocked my hidden potential. Thank you, Shona and Bio-vision.
Mildred Day Gachoka
Founder, Griicom Innovate Limited
The NEYCHA agroecology bootcamp? The first camp I’ve witnessed in a long time where all participants engaged in all sessions for 5 days. It was all about the content and process. Engaging, enlightening, and meaningful.
Moses Kisembo
Founder, Shiloh Farms
The five days at Neycha were intense and amazing. I have never learned so much in such a short period of time. It was an eye opener on new agroecological principles and a reaffirmation that some of what we already do is agroecological. We pray that more people have the chance to access similar training as we go ahead to practice and disseminate what we have learned.
Geoffrey Okoth Yoga
Founder & COO, Papoli Farmers’ Limited
The NEYCHA boot camp was one of the best of its kind. It gave me invaluable and immense knowledge of running and managing a company. Among the best was the business simulation; it was so practical and sensational. Also, the clarity of agroecology came out clearly. We bonded as well with our fellow AEEs and look forward to more of this.
Antony Kirwa
Chief Agronomist, Equatorial Planet Exporters, Kenya
PARTNER WITH NEYCHA
We believe the future of food and that of ecosystems are interlinked, and both are in peril. We are looking to partner with the most promising Agroecological Enterprises in Uganda and Kenya that are changing this. Work with us to build a more agroecological and regenerative food system in Uganda and Kenya.
