Science, Technology and Innovation

Women accelerator programme

Launch of Accelerator Mentorship Programme for Women-led SMEs in Africa

Friday 17 October
09.00 - 10.30
Iran Room (B116bis)

The launch will be opened by DDG Maurizio Martina highlighting the importance of agri-SMEs and important role of women entrepreneurs, followed by RAF ADG Mr. Abebe Haile Gabriele.  

The key part of the launch event is the presentation of Mentees, how their businesses contribute to fostering innovation within their ecosystems. A mentee from past cohorts will show how the Accelerator programme has supported their business ventures, and the ones of the upcoming cohort will speak about their expectations and present their businesses.  The final input will be delivered by a mentor pointing out the need for the support of women-led businesses. 

Maurizio Martina

Maurizio Martina
Deputy Director General
FAO 


Robynne Anderson

Robynne Anderson
Moderator
President, Emerging Ag


Mary Boote

Mary Boote
CEO, Global Farmer Network and Chair of IAFN 


Abebe Haile-Gabriel

Abebe Haile-Gabriel
RAF ADG 


Mary Kraft

Mary Kraft
GDP Dairy Ambassadors 


Adeline Mukayirere

Adeline Mukayirere
Founder, DAVET Limited, Rwanda
(Mentee)


Faith Mumo

Faith Mumo
Co-founder & CEO, Iviani Farm, Kenya
(Mentee)


Eunice Mwongera

Eunice Mwongera
CEO & Founder, Hillside Green, Kenya
(Mentor)


Fatouma Seid

Fatouma Seid
Deputy Director, PSU, FAO 


Carlos Watson

Carlos Watson
Chief Private Sector, PSU, FAO