Seeking to bridge this gap, the Impact Food Hub (IFH) has launched a new flagship initiative – Launchpad 2025 – to build the capacity of agripreneurs and transform food businesses from survival to sustainability.

Impact Food Hub, a Ghana-based enterprise support organization, is dedicated to empowering startups, MSMEs, and innovators within the food ecosystem.

Through a blend of technical training, market access facilitation, and business advisory services, IFH has already supported dozens of youth- and women-led enterprises in rural and peri-urban areas.

The newly unveiled Launchpad 2025 is a four-day accelerator program tailored for agribusiness startups, processors, farmers, and food innovators. The program combines three days of expert-led training with a one-day field immersion, designed to equip participants with real-world knowledge and connections across the food value chain.

“Launchpad 2025 is about empowering tomorrow’s food leaders with practical tools and networks to thrive in today’s challenging agrifood environment,” a statement from the Hub noted.

Programme Details

• Dates: July 9–11, 2025 (Training); July 12 (Field Trip)

• Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM daily

• Venue: Silver Star Towers – Stanbic Incubator, Accra

Modules Covered

Participants will explore a range of topics, including:

• Agribusiness and investment decisions

• Product development and innovation

• Food processing technologies

• Compliance, safety, and certification

• Business planning and access to finance

• Marketing and value chain development

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to:

• Startups in agribusiness or food processing

• MSMEs

• Women- and youth-led businesses

• Farmers exploring value addition

• Agritech and food packaging innovators

• Food distributors and retailers

Benefits

• Certificate of participation

• Access to mentors, investors, and peer networks

• Exposure to food processing operations

• Post-training business support

• Early bird discounts for timely registration

Interested participants can register via https://impactfoodhub.npontu.com or by dialing 89910# on all networks. For inquiries, call 025 689 9305 or email info@impactfoodhub.com.

The program is supported by leading partners and sponsors, including Stanbic Bank, Ghana Export-Import Bank, Npontu Technologies, and a host of agrifood and tech enterprises. Media partners include Citi FM and ChannelOne TV.

Impact Food Hub’s mission is rooted in the belief that Africa’s food future lies in the hands of well-equipped entrepreneurs. With Launchpad 2025, the organization hopes to ignite a new generation of food system leaders who can sustainably nourish communities and power inclusive economic growth.

• Understanding agribusiness for investment decisions
• Product development and innovation
• Creating and launching a new food product
• Food processing technology
• Food compliance and certification
• Business plan preparation
• Financial management & accessing financial
• Marketing access

 Event Details
Training Dates: July 9–11, 2025
Field Trip: July 12, 2025
Venue:
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM daily

Guest Speakers

Facilitators & Speakers

Who Should Attend

• Startups in the food or agribusiness space
• Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
• Women- and youth-led agribusinesses
• Agritech or packaging innovators
• Farmers looking to add value to produce
• Retailers and distributors in the food industry
• Students & early-stage entrepreneurs

 Why You Should Join

• Expert-led training sessions
• Field-based exposure to real processing operations
• Networking opportunities with industry players, mentors & peers
• Training manuals
• A certificate of participation
• After training support from IFH.

Fees & Discounts

• Standard registration: GHC2500 per person
• Early bird discount: 10% off until 16th June, 2025
• Group rates available (5+ participants) with 15% discount)

How to Register

Register easily via:

• USSD: Dial *899*10# on all networks
• Online: https://impactfoodhub.npontu.com/
• Mobile Money & Bank Payment Options Available

For inquiries, call 025 689 9305 or email info@impactfoodhub.com.

#Launchpad2025 – Your starting line in the food business.

For years, Ghana has leaned heavily on Burkina Faso for fresh tomato imports, especially during the dry season. Our markets, from Bolgatanga to Accra, are flooded with tomatoes that travel hundreds of kilometers across the border, supplying urban demand that local farmers can’t meet consistently. This reliance, while convenient, masks a much deeper problem: our inability to fix the cracks in Ghana’s tomato value chain.

Now, with Burkina Faso prioritising domestic processing of its tomato harvest, the game is changing. Each of the factories in operation can process five tonnes of tomato paste per hour. That means more tomatoes will stay in Burkina Faso—processed, preserved and packaged—not loaded onto trucks bound for Ghana. And we will feel it.
Ghana is already one of the top importers of tomato paste in West Africa, spending millions of dollars annually on products primarily from Italy and China. Ironically, even the few locally processed tomato products are often made from imported tomato concentrates, simply reconstituted into tomato mix.

Ghana once had functioning tomato factories—in Pwalugu, Wenchi, and Nsawam. Today, most of them are dormant. Why? Inconsistent supply, lack of investment, poor infrastructure, and a fragmented approach to agribusiness development. Meanwhile, countries like Burkina Faso are building forward investing in farmer cooperatives, irrigation and processing plants that add value locally.

So, what happens next?

If Ghana doesn’t act fast, we risk being priced out of even the fresh tomato trade. Burkina Faso could soon sell us not just tomatoes, but tomato paste—and even that, we’ll struggle to produce ourselves. Our smallholder farmers will continue to suffer from postharvest losses, our food import bill will balloon, and our local industries will remain in limbo.

This doesn’t have to be our fate.

Ghana needs to treat this as a turning point. We must:

• Reinvest in sustainable tomato processing infrastructure and link them directly to farmer cooperatives.
• Scale up innovative preservation technologies like solar drying at the community level.
• Support local farmers with irrigation, inputs and guaranteed markets.
• Encourage public-private partnerships to de-risk agribusiness investments.

Burkina Faso has done its part—now it’s our turn. The tomato trade isn’t about agriculture; it’s about sovereignty, jobs and food security. We cannot afford to keep importing what we can grow, process and package ourselves.
Let’s not wait until the tomatoes stop coming.

Dr Mavis Owureku-Asare, the writer is a food scientist, CEO of Impact Food Hub and advocate for agribusiness transformation in West Africa.
Email: info@impactfoodhub.com

This shift reflects the government’s recognition of agribusiness as a key pillar of economic growth, industrialisation, and job creation.

MoTAI plays a pivotal role in ensuring that agribusiness thrives by implementing policies that support entrepreneurs, improve market access, and encourage investment. To fully harness the potential of agribusiness, MoTAI should work with relevant institutions and key stakeholders to develop strategic interventions in policy support, infrastructure development, financing, capacity building, and technological innovation.

Strengthening Policy Support and Regulatory Framework

A strong policy environment is essential for agribusiness growth. Targeted policies are needed to address gaps in existing programs, with a particular focus on agripreneurs and secondary income opportunities.

Food processors face challenges in securing consistent raw materials. A policy that incentivizes farmers to commit to supplying processors through contract farming would ensure stability for agribusinesses. Additionally, reducing bureaucratic delays in business registration and licensing will encourage more agripreneurs to enter the market.

Creating a National Agribusiness Development Strategy

MoTAI should develop a comprehensive National Agribusiness Development Strategy that outlines:

Priority value chains (e.g., cocoa processing, poultry, cashew, shea butter, tomato, mango, cassava).

Investment roadmaps for private sector participation

Sustainability measures to ensure environmental protection in agribusiness activities

Improving Infrastructure and Logistics

Post-harvest losses remain a major issue in Ghana. A clear example is the tomato industry in the Upper East Region, where farmers struggle due to inadequate storage and transportation facilities, leading to massive spoilage. To address this, MoTAI can collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture to build cold storage facilities in key farming areas.

The adoption of efficient cold storage solutions; AkoFresh is providing solar-powered refrigerated storage extends the shelf life of perishable crops from about 5 days to 21 days. This solar-powered cold storage system can significantly reduce post-harvest losses, especially for perishable crops like tomatoes, mangoes and vegetables. By using renewable energy, Ako Fresh provides farmers and agribusinesses with a cost-effective way to store fresh produce for longer periods, reducing waste and increasing profits.

Establishing Agribusiness Incubation Hubs

One of the biggest challenges facing agripreneurs is the lack of access to affordable processing technologies. Many small businesses cannot afford expensive machinery for drying, milling, or packaging their products. To bridge this gap, MoTAI should establish Agribusiness Incubation Hubs equipped with modern agro-processing machines (cold storage, milling, drying, and packaging units).

These hubs will provide agripreneurs with affordable access to these facilities on a pay-per-use basis. By doing so, they will foster innovation, reduce startup costs, enhance value addition, and accelerate agribusiness development.

The hubs will also offer skills training, finance, and market access, creating thousands of jobs and positioning Ghana as a leader in agro-industrialisation.

Enhancing Access to Finance for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs

Many agribusiness startups struggle to secure financing due to the perceived risks of the sector. However, some financial institutions are making progress. ABSA Bank Ghana has introduced agribusiness loan products to support farmers and processors, while startups like Syecomp Ghana use satellite technology to help farmers access credit.

To scale these efforts, MoTAI can: Establish an Agribusiness Development Fund to support SMEs.
Provide credit guarantees for financial institutions lending to agribusinesses.

Encourage venture capital investments in the sector.

Building Capacity and Skills for Agripreneurs

Many young people are interested in agribusiness but lack the technical skills and business knowledge to succeed. The Ministry of Trade, Agriculture, and Industry (MoTAI) plays a critical role in equipping agripreneurs with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the industry.

Integrating agribusiness training into universities and vocational schools.
Supporting mentorship programs where successful agribusiness leaders guide startups.
Facilitating hands-on learning experiences through agribusiness incubators.

Strengthening Market Access and Export Competitiveness

Ghanaian agribusinesses must be competitive in both local and international markets. A notable example is Blue Skies, a fruit processing company that exports fresh-cut fruit to Europe. Their success is largely due to their ability to meet international quality standards.

MoTAI can support similar businesses by: Organising agribusiness trade fairs to connect producers with buyers Assisting businesses in obtaining GlobalGAP and HACCP certifications for export

Strengthening the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to help SMEs access foreign markets

With the right support, Ghana can transition from traditional farming to a modern agribusiness-driven economy—one where farmers, processors, and entrepreneurs thrive, contributing to national development and global food security.

Dr Mavis Gyesiwaa Owureku-Asare, the writer of this article is a Food Scientist and the CEO of Impact Food Hub; a dynamic organization leveraging research and innovation to support the growth of agribusinesses.

Email: info@impactfoodhub.com

As we approach Farmers’ Day slated for 8^th November 2024, a time to celebrate the dedication and resilience of our farmers, it is also an opportune moment to address an urgent issue: the contamination of Ghana’s agricultural produce.

In recent years, the quality and safety of our food supply have become matters of growing concern, with contamination levels compromising both public health and trade standards.

Ensuring our food remains safe and nutritious should be a national priority—not only to protect consumers but also to uphold the livelihoods of farmers who depend on trust in the quality of their products.

The issue of contamination affects a broad range of fresh produce in Ghana, from root crops like yams and cassava to fruits, vegetables, legumes and fish. A client who produces “shito” in large quantities recently shared that He no longer uses locally sourced fish and shrimp due to high contamination levels noticeable in both texture and taste.

Instead, He imports these ingredients from Côte d’Ivoire, a loss to Ghana’s local industry and economy. A report by Dr. Juliet Ohemeng-Ntiamoah also highlighted that yams exported from Ghana have tested positive for high levels of heavy metals, a concern shared by Ghanaians and international consumers alike.

Sources of Contamination

Several factors contribute to the contamination of agricultural products in Ghana and these need urgent attention:

1. Galamsey Activities: Illegal mining (galamsey) has led to the infiltration of heavy metals like mercury, arsenic and lead into soils. Crops grown in these contaminated soils absorb these toxic elements, posing serious risks to consumers and further eroding soil health.
2. Chemical Misuse: The indiscriminate use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers without adherence to safety guidelines has become widespread. While these chemicals are used to increase yields and reduce pest impact, improper usage or over-application leaves harmful residues on crops.
3. Contaminated Water for Irrigation: The use of polluted water sources in agriculture introduces additional contaminants, including pathogens and chemical residues, into the food supply.
4. Depleted Soil Quality: The continuous use of chemical fertilizers diminishes soil nutrients and disrupts its natural microbiome, contributing to the accumulation of toxic elements in crops. Over time, this damages the health of the soil itself, diminishing productivity and posing risks to both farmers and consumers.

Impact on Health and Trade

The health risks associated with consuming contaminated produce are alarming. Residual chemicals and pathogens can lead to serious health problems, including gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses, as well as long-term conditions such as cancer. Vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly, are especially at risk, placing a heavy burden on the country’s healthcare system.

Beyond health implications, contamination affects Ghana’s agricultural trade. International markets have stringent safety standards and produce with harmful residues is frequently rejected, damaging Ghana’s reputation and reducing income for farmers and exporters. Ghanaian farmers work tirelessly and they deserve a marketplace that rewards their efforts, rather than penalizes them due to contamination issues.

Solutions for a Safer Food Supply

Addressing contamination requires a collaborative, proactive approach from farmers, policymakers, and consumers alike. Key solutions include:

1. Training and Awareness Programs: Farmers should receive training on the safe and efficient application of pesticides, organic farming alternatives, and proper post-harvest handling practices. Awareness of soil health and responsible chemical use is essential.
2. Enhanced Regulation and Monitoring: Regulatory authorities must enforce stricter guidelines on the sale and use of agrochemicals and conduct routine checks to ensure that produce meets safety standards.
3. Investment in Organic Farming and Technology: Supporting organic farming and investing in advanced technologies, such as precision agriculture, can help reduce chemical dependence and improve soil quality over time.
4. Improved Irrigation Practices: Ensuring that water used in agriculture is clean and contaminant-free will reduce contamination levels, benefiting both crop quality and consumer health.

Moving Forward Together

As we celebrate Farmers’ Day this year, let us also commit to improving the quality of our agricultural produce. Safe and nutritious food is the foundation of a healthy and prosperous nation. Agencies responsible for food safety in Ghana must take a critical look at the quality of fresh agricultural produce and enforce measures to monitor and regulate activities that compromise quality.

By addressing contamination, we not only protect the health of our citizens but also strengthen the potential of our agricultural sector—both domestically and internationally.

It’s time to advocate for change and celebrate Farmers’ Day with a renewed commitment to sustainable practices that ensure the long-term prosperity and health of Ghana.

Dr Mavis Gyesiwaa Owureku-Asare is a Food Scientist and the CEO of Impact Food Hub.

Accra, Ghana – Dr Mavis Owureku-Asare, Chief Executive Officer of Impact Food Hub (IFH), a dynamic organisation bridging the gap between research and the food industry, has won Glitz Africa’s Excellence in Technology Award at the recently concluded 2024 Ghana Women of the Year Honours held in Accra.

The prestigious event, organised by Glitz Africa, recognised Dr Owureku-Asare for her remarkable contributions to food research, processing, innovation, and development in Ghana.

A renowned food scientist with over 20 years of experience in Food and Agriculture Research and Development, Dr Owureku-Asare leverages her expertise at IFH to support the growth of food processing companies and agribusinesses in Ghana and beyond.

In a brief speech after receiving the award, she expressed gratitude to the Glitz Africa team, saying, “I am deeply humbled and honoured. She thanked Mrs Claudia Lumor for her efforts in uplifting the image of women in the Country.”

To God be the glory, in Him, I live and have my being.”

She also thanked her husband, Mr Elhanan Owureku-Asare, and her children, Asabea, Fiifi, and Ohemaa, for always being her backbone, as well as her family and friends for their unwavering support. To my sisters Sandra, Rita, Adwoa and Akua for being part of my support system.

Dr Owureku-Asare further acknowledged her mentors, including Prof. Ruth Oniango’, Africa’s first female professor of Nutrition and former Kenyan Parliament member, and Professors W. A. Asomaning, Samuel Sefa-Dedeh, and Firibu Kwesi Saalia of the University of Ghana.

She also recognised the contributions of Prof. Ibok Oduro of KNUST, Prof. Charles Torto, Dr. Charlotte Oduro-Yeboah of CSIR-Food Research Institute, and her international colleagues, Professors Kingsly Ambrose and Klein Ileleji of Purdue University, and Dr. Rose Boatin.

She thanked the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission for its support throughout her career and expressed gratitude to her team at Impact Food Hub, its board members, and the people she serves.

Dr Owureku-Asare dedicated the award to two groups: smallholder farmers, most of whom are women, and women food processors in Ghana. She highlighted their resilience and hard work, saying, “Sometimes, we do not give them the credit they deserve. I am proud to promote convenient technologies that will help them add value to their produce and earn a decent living.”

She also dedicated the award to women scientists in Ghana, particularly those in agricultural research and development, for their contributions to the agrifood systems in the country.

Other honorees of the evening included Professor Angela Owusu-Ansah, Nana Krobea Asante, Patricia Poku-Diaby, Mrs Tucci Ivowi, Dr Dzifa Dey, Mrs Femi Asante, Portia Gabor, Madam Enyonam Ansah, Abigail Dromo, and Nelly Hagan. The First Lady of Ghana, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, was named Woman of the Year.

These women were celebrated for their excellence and dedication in various fields. The event, held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Palm Convention Center in Accra, attracted numerous prominent personalities. Dr Owureku-Asare thanked the event organisers, Glitz Africa, for the recognition and stressed the need for more support for women and children in Ghana.

Who is Dr Owureku-Asare?

Driven by a vision for a vibrant food industry that meets the nutritional needs of Ghanaians, Dr. Owureku-Asare focuses her research on enhancing the quality and shelf life of indigenous foods. Her work provides practical solutions to the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and women food processors.

One of her notable innovations is the “Ewiahemaa” solar dryer, a low-cost technology designed to help tomato farmers manage their harvests and improve their livelihoods. She is committed to ensuring that improved processing technologies reach micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises along the tomato value chain.

Previously, Dr Owureku-Asare served as Principal Research Scientist and Head of the Radiation Technology Centre at the Biotechnology and Nuclear Agricultural Research Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission. She researched the safe use of nuclear technology for post-harvest management of agricultural produce and established The Food Innovation Laboratory, developing novel food products for market uptake. She also founded the annual Tomato Processing and Marketing Training Program, educating MSMEs on tomato product production, including tomato paste, jollof sauce, and dried tomatoes.

Her distinguished career has earned her numerous accolades, including being named a 2020 Aspen Global Innovator, a Norman E. Borlaug LEAP Scholar, a fellow of The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), and a 2019 early career fellow of The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD). She is also certified in the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food by the USDA.

Dr Owureku-Asare’s international experience includes fellowships at Purdue University and Louisiana State University. As a leader in her field, she is passionate about mentoring young women in STEM fostering the innovations needed to boost food production and economic gains in Ghana.

Her research has been presented at numerous global conferences, and she is recognised as one of Ghana’s leading scientists. She has mentored many female students and professionals in their careers and is a proud alumna of Wesley Girls’ High School.

African Eye Report

Limited investment, high interest rates and restricted support means African businesses are losing out to foreign competitors.

If we want to transform the continent’s food security and fortunes, then African Governments must help create an economic environment conducive to local investment by, for example, amortizing loan rates and driving billion dollar investments into the sector.

And all stakeholders—including government, donors, and the private sector— must work towards a more equitable and inclusive approach to build local investment for sustainable agricultural growth.

Agriculture in Africa is the sector that offers the greatest potential for poverty reduction and job creation, particularly among vulnerable rural populations and urban dwellers with limited job opportunities.

Dr. Mavis Owureku-Asare

Agriculture today accounts for 23% of GDP in Sub Saharan Africa, and growth generated by agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to be 11 times more effective in reducing poverty than GDP growth in other sectors—a vital multiplier given that 65% of the continent’s labor force is engaged in agriculture.

While an absolute increase in investment is essential, Africa has been the land of opportunity for foreign investors. African entrepreneurs are facing some of the world’s most challenging business conditions. The resources necessary to grow a business—such as finance, human and social capital, and infrastructure are less accessible in Africa. Finance, in particular, is costlier in Africa than in other parts of the world.

The most obvious of all the challenges, most African-led start-ups have difficulties in raising capital. Entrepreneurs and small business owners cannot easily access finance to expand business. They are usually faced with problems of collateral, high interest rates, extra bank charges, inability to evaluate financial proposals, limited financial knowledge, making it difficult for small businesses to access finance.

On the other hand, American venture capital and private equity is dominating Africa, but it’s mostly funding other foreign founders as native entrepreneurs struggle to raise financing. Some attribute the funding inequity to a mix of issues, including lack of experience with and understanding of the African market, general mistrust, and the tendency to fund companies based in the West that are operating in Africa.

For example, in Ghana, foreign businesses who borrow from their home countries assess 3-5% loans to do business in Ghana whereas the locals have to borrow at 23% to compete with these companies. Even with continental free trade these foreign businesses have about 20% advantage over local companies and startups who borrow from within. Even with efforts from the government to compel prevailing commercial banks to reduce loan rates, Ghanaian businesses and startups are still losing out with the implementation of continental free trade agreement.

Dr. Cedric Habiyaremye

Even though some agro-processing businesses registered with the Ghana Free Zone Authority and Ghana Investment Promotion Centre are exempt from income tax for ten years from paying duty on the importation of equipment, lowering interest rates will go a long way to solidify some of these interventions for startups who must borrow money to start a business.

Tax incentives alone cannot account for other challenges for the lack of infrastructure and problems faced in Ghana’s investment environment. The government should also address land acquisition challenges with local and traditional authorities who own most of the land in Ghana.

By having inequity in funding, Africa’s start-up environment is missing out on a lot of talent and losing out on building many great companies to transform the continent’s food systems.

To build the continent’s next start-up giants, a few things are needed; setting up SME help desks and developing relevant products for the emerging African entrepreneurs; government agencies should engage to provide credit support to help de-risk bank lending, reducing the need for collateral as well as the cost of borrowing; banks across the continent need to work with entrepreneurs to help them prepare viable business proposals in accordance with their lending rules.

Public-private partnerships are a strong pillar and a good support system for agribusiness start-ups to leverage. For example, a high-yielding economic opportunity in the agri-food systems sector needs numerous components: capacity development adapted to local entrepreneurs’ needs and labor markets opportunities; facilitation and mentorship in adequately accessing land, credit, and markets; and enhancing the opportunities for agripreneurs inclusion in policy and strategic debates.

To be sure, there are exciting steps in the right direction. Organizations like Food Systems for the Future are offering capital and wraparound services tailored to Agtech, Foodtech, and Innovative, scalable market businesses with a potential for increased profitability and nutrition impact in Sub Saharan Africa. In addition, Norrsken Foundation is building East Africa’s largest hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Kigali, Rwanda, for education, innovation, and entrepreneurship—forming an ecosystem that enables entrepreneurs to build strong companies that solve local and global challenges. Google, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, and Seedstars World (to name a few) are also playing an active role in providing funding for these green entrepreneurs.

However, this challenge is still very far from being resolved on the entire continent.

There is a need to enable African entrepreneurs in the food systems to develop or enhance their business ideas and create a high-quality business plan to support the launch or growth of their agri-business.

Until then, agriculture will fail to live up to its potential for economic growth in Africa.

Dr. Mavis Owureku-Asare is a Food Scientist based in Ghana. She is The Head of Senior Research Scientist at the Biotechnology and Nuclear AaAgriculture Research Institute where She is leading research and providing solar drying technologies to reduce postharvest losses in the Tomato value chain. She is a Food Safety Consultant and a 2020 Aspen New voices fellow.

Dr. Cedric Habiyaremye is a Rwandan crop scientist, Research Associate at Washington State University, Research Lead at Food Systems for the Future Institute, and agricultural entrepreneur developing solutions for a zero-hunger and malnutrition-free world. He is a New Voices Senior Fellow at The Aspen Institute. www.CedricNotes.Com

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Most companies lack technological capacity and human resources which include food experts with the relevant scientific and technical expertise to offer support to grow companies.  Compounding these issues is the gap created between research and industry and the lack of technical support services from relevant research and technological Institutions. To address the challenges confronting the Food sector, Impact food Hub offers technical support to new, budding and established food companies and agribusinesses to enable them create food brands that can compete globally

At Impact Food Hub our programs and support services are designed to meet the specific needs of companies. We create novel and innovative food products and improve on existing ones to meet industry quality standards. IFH provides technical training and resources in a turn-key food incubator for startups to create networking and business opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs)

MSMEs who get their start at IFH, excel as economic drivers in agrifood systems.