IFC SME Growth Accelerator 2026

The IFC SME Growth Accelerator is designed to help high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) scale their operations, enter new markets, and create quality employment opportunities. The programme combines working capital with technical assistance, mentorship, business advisory support, and access to financing networks to accelerate sustainable business growth.

The accelerator supports investments in working capital, equipment and technology procurement, climate and ESG initiatives, market expansion, feasibility studies, pilot deployments, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building.

Agritech, agribusiness, food processing, aquaculture, climate-smart agriculture, digital agriculture, agricultural mechanization, irrigation technologies, cold chain logistics, post-harvest management, agricultural finance, and other agrifood SMEs are strongly encouraged to apply. Businesses developing innovative solutions that improve productivity, strengthen food security, increase farmer incomes, promote sustainability, and expand agricultural markets are particularly well aligned with the programme.

The programme is open to eligible SMEs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America that have demonstrated commercial traction and are ready to scale their impact.

Funding Uses

• Working capital and pilot deployments
• Technical assistance and capacity building
• Climate and ESG-aligned investments
• Market research and feasibility studies
• Equipment and technology procurement
• Monitoring, evaluation, and learning