AgriVentures Programme (TAP)
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What is Tullow AgriVentures Programme?
Are you ready to join the agribusiness revolution in Ghana? Join the Tullow AgriVentures Program (TAP), where innovation meets impact. TAP is not just about building businesses; it's about creating sustainable ventures that drive job creation and economic prosperity. Through our New Venture Creation and Venture Growth modules, we empower entrepreneurs to turn their dreams into reality. The Tullow AgriVentures Program (TAP) has been designed to create sustainable early and growth stage agribusinesses, with their associated job creation potential for both the supported entrepreneurs (self-employed) and other employees. The program is built on the understanding that the solution to poverty, is sustained jobs and income generation.
TAP has been designed along two pathways namely the New Venture Creation (to create new agribusinesses) and Venture Growth Module (to support existing agribusinesses to scale). The program will provide Business development training and support, Technical Training, and smart investments to Small and Growing businesses/MSMEs in the Agribusiness value chain, to foster job creation and economic development. Funding support will cover both set up and initial running costs to help newly established ventures scale the “valley of death” stage, the stage where lots of new and even good businesses die because they run out of money. This program is open to support agribusinesses across various value chains.
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What you can achieve from this program
Choose from the three tiers of participation
Unlock Exlusive Benefits
Experience the power of transformation with TAP
Access to over GHS 1 million
Mentorship from industry experts.
Networking opportunities with key stakeholders.
Exposure and visibility for your business.
Potential partnerships and market expansion.
Choose Your Path to Success
Ignite your entrepreneurial journey and bring your agribusiness idea to life.
Applicants must be open to receiving training in targeted agribusiness areas and be fully committed to managing a farm.
Applicants must be willing to repay a debt facility.
Take your existing venture to new heights with our support and guidance.
The business activities must fall within the agricultural value chain.
The business must have a high potential for job creation and scalability.
Venture must show proof of financial records and must demonstrate the capacity to take on and repay a loan of up to Gh120,000.
The entrepreneur must be available for the duration of the programme and must be able to attend at least 80% of all programme activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals must be between 18 and 35 years old. However, priority will be given to women who fall outside this age range.
Applicants must express interest in one of the specified areas: catfish farming, soybean farming, rice farming, piggery, or vegetable farming based on their location.
Applicants must be willing to repay a debt facility if provided.
The Business activities must clearly fall within the agricultural value chain. This may range from primary production, processing, distribution, marketing, providing inputs to farmers, etc.
The business must also
Be operating for at least 2 years. If the business however has been operating for less but meets all other criteria, they may be considered for the next stage.
Be fully owned and led by resident Ghanaians. Businesses with majority of foreign leadership will not be considered.
Be owned/co-owned by females will be highly prioritized
Be legally registered in Ghana
Have annual revenues of not less than GHS 50,000.
Have the capacity to create sustainable jobs for youth and other vulnerable groups
Target Value Chain
Dive into exciting agribusiness value chains with TAP, targeting key sectors such as:
Primary Production
Solutions enhancing crop monitoring, irrigation, and resource management.
Value-addition / Processing
Innovations reducing post-harvest losses and adding value to agricultural products.
AgriTech
Technology solutions improving farm processes for farmers.
Packaging
Processes promoting sustainable farming packaging.
Access To Markets
Solutions enhancing efficiency and profitability in agricultural value chains.
