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Submit your application now for our open call in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Applications are open till 22 September. Contact us at clic@cpiglobal.org with any questions.

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

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Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Target Profile
Target Profile

The following businesses are eligible to apply:

  • A legally incorporated and for-profit enterprise engaged in agriculture and food systems, with its primary operations in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) or Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
  • Early- or growth-stage and post-revenue, with at least two years of operations.
  • For SSA applicants: one years' of audited financial statements. For LAC applicants: financial statements compiled by a certified accountant for the previous two financial years.
  • Actively seeking commercial capital, whether through debt or equity financing. A fundraising strategy including grants is also acceptable.
  • Implementing or planning to implement climate- and nature-positive practices within its operations, or offering climate and nature intelligence, products, or services to the agrifood sector.
  • The management team should have at least two people, one of which should be able to commit to the time requirements of the program and will be our main point of contact. The main contact should have business-level fluency in English.

Application Timeline (2025)

Stage of Application
Applications OpenInformation SessionSubmission DeadlineApplication Decisions
Timeline
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Program Timeline (2025-26)

Stage of Program
Onboarding and Business ReviewImpact Assessment and Investor Material PreparationPitch Event and In-person NetworkingAlumni Program
Timeline
NovemberDecember - JanuaryFebruaryMarch 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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