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Kura Na AgTech program
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The second edition of the Kura Na AgTech program supports scalable, innovative agritech startups with a strong focus on benefiting smallholder farmers, particularly women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
By combining catalytic grants, tailored technical assistance, coaching, investment readiness support, and facilitated market linkages, the program accelerates up to four high-potential agritech solutions addressing key challenges for smallholder farmers in Rwanda, including productivity and market access, financial inclusion, post-harvest losses, climate resilience and regenerative practices.
Implemented by Swisscontact in partnership with Impact Hub Kigali, the program selects up to 10 startups for Pitch Interviews and 4 for the Acceleration Phase, running from April to October 2026.
By combining catalytic grants, tailored technical assistance, coaching, investment readiness support, and facilitated market linkages, the program accelerates up to four high-potential agritech solutions addressing key challenges for smallholder farmers in Rwanda, including productivity and market access, financial inclusion, post-harvest losses, climate resilience and regenerative practices.
Implemented by Swisscontact in partnership with Impact Hub Kigali, the program selects up to 10 startups for Pitch Interviews and 4 for the Acceleration Phase, running from April to October 2026.
Program Specification
All applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Business registration: Valid registration/certificate of incorporation and at least 2 years of operation in Rwanda
Agritech focus: Offer a technological solution addressing challenges in Rwanda’s agricultural sector.
Have proof of a revenue-generating business with proven market traction and early customers.
Team: Be a team of at least three full-time members dedicated to the startup.
Commitment to collaboration: Be committed to actively participating in the 4-month acceleration program, engaging in peer learning, and sharing learnings with fellow startups
Business registration: Valid registration/certificate of incorporation and at least 2 years of operation in Rwanda
Agritech focus: Offer a technological solution addressing challenges in Rwanda’s agricultural sector.
Have proof of a revenue-generating business with proven market traction and early customers.
Team: Be a team of at least three full-time members dedicated to the startup.
Commitment to collaboration: Be committed to actively participating in the 4-month acceleration program, engaging in peer learning, and sharing learnings with fellow startups
