Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Growing Agripreneurs across Africa

Agripreneurship Alliance: Empowering Africa’s Agri-Food Innovators
Founded in 2017, the Agripreneurship Alliance (AAAM) is a Swiss-based non-profit dedicated to transforming Africa’s agri-food landscape. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programmes, we empower young African entrepreneurs to refine their business ideas and develop robust plans that launch and grow successful agribusinesses.

Innovative Training Programs
Our flagship "Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness" course, launched in 2018 and successfully delivered over six cohorts until 2024, equipping 1,200 aspiring agripreneurs with the skills to develop high-quality business plans. Offered in both French and English, the course was delivered at ten universities across the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Namibia, Somaliland and Uganda, and was also accessible online to participants throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

Building on the valuable skills and insights gained from the EiA course, we are currently developing a new offering. The "Entrepreneurship in African Agribusiness" course will launch in September 2025 and be freely available to individuals, organizations, and universities across the continent.

Supporting Emerging Farmers
Drawing on these early successes, we developed a comprehensive program to support emerging and smallholder farmers and rural groups in transitioning from subsistence practices to thriving agribusinesses, thereby strengthening rural economies and promoting sustainable development. This 'Business Readiness' programme has been deployed with partners in South Africa and implemented through a "train the trainer" programme designed to equip universities in Kenya and Zambia to facilitate the emerging farmer course, ensuring that local expertise and best practices are effectively passed on to communities at the grassroots level.

Advocacy, Leadership, and Consulting
At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to advocacy and thought leadership within Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem. We deliver expert consulting services to prestigious organizations such as the African Union, UN Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) and Technoserve, undertaking research and implementing projects across the continent and including countries such as Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique and Uganda. Our influence and impact is underscored by our role in authoring the ground-breaking report "Agribusiness Incubation and Acceleration in Africa" (UN-FAO, 2021).

People and Governance
Our strength lies in our dedicated team and robust governance structure. We are proudly led by Dr. Anne Roulin, our President, whose visionary leadership propels our mission, and by Steven Carr FRGS, our CEO, who brings strategic expertise to every facet of our work. The Agripreneurship Alliance operates as a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Management comprised of experts from across Europe and Africa. This diverse leadership ensures our decisions are informed by a wide range of perspectives and aligned with our commitment to innovation, transparency, and lasting impact.