Application Opens for BIC Ethiopian Agribusiness Catalyzer: Up to EUR 50,000 Discounted Loans

Ethiopian startups, agribusinesses, and entrepreneurs driving sustainable agriculture are invited to apply for the BIC Ethiopian Agribusiness Catalyzer. Secure funding, mentorship, and technical support to scale solutions that transform Ethiopia’s agri-sector and empower rural communities.  

Focus Areas:

• AgriTech innovations (e.g., climate-smart farming, post-harvest solutions, digital tools for smallholders).
• Sustainable value chains, food security, and rural livelihood improvement.
• Scalable models for farmer inclusion, market access, or agricultural productivity.

Eligibility: Ethiopian-owned SMEs, startups, cooperatives, or NGOs with proven agribusiness solutions.

Why Apply?

• Funding:  Potential access of up to EUR 4,000 in grants and EUR 50,000 in discounted loans​ 
• Tailored mentorship to refine your business model.
• Market Linkages: Connect with farmers, buyers, and investors to scale your impact.
• Visibility: Showcase your innovation to regional and global stakeholders.

BIC Ethiopia strengthens the capacity of business incubators to assist agri-tech and agri-business startups and MSMEs.  The program, funded by the European Commission and implemented by sequa gGmbH, partners with the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, adelphi, GrowthAfrica, icehawassa, and Stiftung Menschen für Menschen.

Contact: Email: man@growthafrica.com / Call +251 947 961 065.​