Are you an agripreneur determined to scale your business while combating climate change? The Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks (BRACE) program is back, offering a free, bilingual (English & French) opportunity designed exclusively for visionary African Agri-SMEs.

BRACE equips agripreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to adapt to climate change, adopt climate-smart practices, and leverage climate financing opportunities. This hybrid learning experience includes training, peer learning, and practical applications, ensuring impactful and sustainable business transformations.

To qualify, you must:

• Be aged 18–40 years.
• Own or represent a registered agribusiness operating in Africa.
• Operate within the Crop Production or Animal Production sector as a producer, processor, marketer, or aggregator.
• Be a citizen of an African country.

As a BRACE participant, you’ll receive:

• Climate Impact Diagnostic: A personalized tool to assess your business’s climate change readiness and solutions.
• Practical Assignments: Hands-on tasks to position your business for climate financing opportunities.
• Self-Paced Learning: A comprehensive 6-week online course covering climate-smart strategies.
• Networking & Peer Learning: Engage with fellow agripreneurs through group discussions, co-creation of solutions, and experience sharing.
• Expert Mentorship: Access live mentoring sessions with industry experts.
• Access to Resources: Information, tools, and insights for sustainable climate solutions and investment opportunities.
• AFC Hub Membership: Join a vibrant community offering resources, funding, market linkages, and enhanced business visibility.
• Study Visit Opportunities: Gain exposure to innovative practices through study tours in selected African countries.

By joining BRACE, you’ll:

• Build a robust network of agripreneurs and industry leaders.
• Fortify your business with critical resources and tools for sustainability.
• Develop tailored strategies to adapt and thrive in the face of climate challenges.
• Unlock opportunities to adopt and scale climate-smart agricultural practices.

Submit your application by February 16, 2025, to secure your spot in this transformative program.

Take the first step toward future-proofing your agribusiness and making a lasting impact in sustainable agriculture. The BRACE program is your gateway to resilience, growth, and success in the competitive agribusiness landscape!

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