BDS Service Directory
BDS Service Directory
Facilitating access to Business Development Services from 29 AFSF partner organisations — for Deal Room SMEs, prize finalists, and legacy countries seeking targeted support.
29
Partner Orgs
6
Service Areas
20+
Service Types
3
Beneficiary Groups
For Deal Room SMEs · GoGettaz Finalists · WAYA Finalists
About These Partner Organisations
These are AFSF partner organisations forming the broader ecosystem available to AFSF beneficiaries. While not all are active Thematic Platform members, they bring deep expertise across food systems — accessible to Deal Room SMEs, GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize and WAYA Award finalists, and Legacy Program countries seeking targeted support.
Who We Serve
The AFSF Innovation Program community — across all nine thematic platforms
Investment Room
Deal Room SMEs
SMEs pitching to investors at the AFSF Investment Room seeking finance and pathways to scale.
Youth Prize
GoGettaz Finalists
Young African agri-food entrepreneurs competing for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize.
Women's Award
WAYA Finalists
Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards finalists driving food systems change across the continent.
Country Investment
Deal Room Countries
Countries presenting bankable investment opportunities at the AFSF Country Deal Rooms.
Long-Term Support
Legacy Program Countries
Countries enrolled in the AFSF Legacy Program for sustained, long-term implementation support.
BDS Service Directory
Browse 29 AFSF partner organisations by service category — use the filters below
Capacity Building
· Training
· Mentorship & Coaching
· Leadership Development
· Business Skills Training
· Entrepreneurship Development
Technical Advisory
· Technical Assistance & Advisory
· Organisational & Governance Support
· Management Support
Agricultural Production
· Extension & Agronomic Advisory
· Production Support (Crop & Livestock)
· Soil Testing & Field Demonstrations
· Technology Transfer & Smart-Farming
Market & Value Chain
· Value Chain Development
· Market System Development
· Market Linkages
· Trade Promotion & Export Readiness
Business Development
· BDS & Business Planning Support
· Product Development & Food Technology
· Quality Standards & Certification
Knowledge & Policy
· Policy Analysis, Development & Advocacy
· Knowledge-Sharing & Information Services
· Ecosystem, Incubation & Acceleration
· Education & Digital Information Systems
Ministry of Agriculture
Gates Foundation
AGRA
MasterCard Foundation
IKEA Foundation
YARA International
OCP Africa
FCDO
Heifer International
African Development Bank
IDRC
CGIAR System Organization
IFAD
PARMA-IFAD
Seed to Growth Foundation (S2G)
IDInsight
AMAHORO COALITION
African Union Commission (AUC)
AUDA-NEPAD
SACAU
African Leadership University (ALU)
Pan-African Farmers' Organization (PAFO)
McKinsey & Co
Islamic Org. for Food Security (IOFS)
AFEX
UPL Ltd.
AFAP
CABI
CLIC-CPIA
Knowledge Hub
Platform-generated knowledge products — publicly accessible to AFSF beneficiaries
Knowledge Reports
Platform-generated research and analysis on food systems topics.
Technical Advisories
Expert guidance notes from platform members and co-chairs.
Policy Briefs
Evidence-based briefs for decision-makers and governments.
Guideline Manuals
Operational manuals and how-to guides for practitioners.
Videos
Platform webinar recordings and educational video content.
BDS Profiles
Partner capability profiles by organisation and service area.
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