Pilot Proposal / Ombi la Ushirikiano
Build a measurable agriculture finance pilot with AcNova.
3-12 months pilot for farmer onboarding, women/youth groups, delivery, markets, escrow payments, sensors, cooling, Nikao Hub training and partner impact reporting.
Proposed Pilot Scope
Register farmers and groups, list produce, connect buyers, track deliveries, monitor farms, process escrow payments, support live training and generate partner impact reports.
| Area | Demo Target |
|---|---|
| Farmers / Groups | 300–1,000 |
| Women & Youth Groups | 20–50 groups |
| Markets & buyers | 20–60 |
| Delivery agents | 10–30 |
| IoT monitoring points | 5–15 farms |
Why partners should care
AcNova directly increases financial inclusion, digital transactions, credit visibility, climate-smart farming, youth/women empowerment and rural SME growth.
- Digital onboarding of farmers and agri-SMEs
- Escrow and payment visibility
- Loan readiness and repayment behavior signals
- Post-harvest loss reduction through cooling and logistics
- Impact dashboard for investors and development partners
What the pilot proves
Transaction growth, farmer onboarding, repayment visibility, climate resilience, market linkage, produce movement and measurable community impact for women, youth and rural SMEs.