Funding

Green Economy & Agri-Food Program

Blended Finance for Rural Growth and Climate Resilience De-Risking High-Potential Agri-Food SMEs and Driving Inclusive Green Growth

TCS has partnered with Oribi NPC to establish a Green Economy Fund targeting high-potential agri-food, agro-processing, and climate-smart businesses in rural and peri-urban areas.

This program uses a blended finance structure where grant funding provides first-loss protection and TCS provides private credit for scalable portions of the projects.

Market Access and Networking Outcomes

  • Links rural and township agri-SMEs to large buyers, agro-processors, retailers and export markets
  • Attracts private capital by reducing early-stage risk, enabling scale
  • Builds multi-stakeholder collaboration networks between innovators, buyers, financiers and development actors
  • Positions township and rural businesses at the forefront of South Africa’s green economy transition