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The CLIC Connector's call for applications for its 2025 Sub-Saharan African cohort is now open. Submit your application before the 18 April deadline.

Please register here for the next call for applications in Latin America and the Carribean. We will contact you when the next cycle begins.

About the Connector

The Agrifood Investment Connector is CLIC's platform to support early- and growth- stage agri-SMEs with access to funding. We work with climate- and nature-positive enterprises across the agrifood value chain in emerging markets and developing economies.

Our Offering

Impact Assessment
Impact Assessment
Investment Facilitation
Investment Facilitation

CLIC applies a data-driven, evidence-based methodology to assess agri-SMEs' climate and nature impacts. You will receive:

  • A comprehensive climate and nature impact assessment report
  • A pitch deck integrated with climate and nature impact information

Join Us

Target Profile
Target Profile
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria

We encourage you to apply if your business is:

  • Ready to scale: Your business already has proof of concept and is in a position to scale, but needs to unlock funding to do so.
  • Seeking commercial capital: You've primarily relied on bootstrapping and grants, and are now looking to move onto raise equity or debt funding.
  • An impact-focused enterprise: Your business has a significant climate and nature impact, but needs assistance in measuring and quantifying that impact to engage investors.

Submit Application

Deadline closes April 18

Application Timeline

Stage of Application
Applications OpenInformation SessionSubmission DeadlineApplication Decisions
Timeline
24 March10 April18 April9 May

Program Timeline

Stage of Program
Onboarding and Business ReviewImpact Assessment and Investor Material PreparationPitch Event and In-person NetworkingAlumni Program
Timeline
MayJune - AugustSeptemberOctober onwards

Testimonials from agri-prenerurs

"My connection with CLIC has been amazing. The team is very accommodating and willing to go the extra mile to make sure all is done. They walk with you throughout the process, ensuring that one gets all the necessary support."

Judith Marera
CEO & Founder, Lanforce Energy
Zimbabwe

“CLIC is an excellent accelerator because it focuses very specifically on the needs of a business, instead of taking a global view on how to improve a business. The targeted and tailored support is the strongest part of the program, and the team is very friendly, positive, and encouraging."

Talash Huijbers
CEO & Founder, InsectiPro
Kenya

Our Cohorts

Impact on our 2023-24 Africa cohort of 8 SMEs since receiving Connector support
Total commercial capital and grant funding raised
Agribusinesses raised funding from investors
Agribusiness received private funding for the first time
Direct connections were made with investors

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