The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) has been supporting Irish firms to participate in business in Africa for the last 10 years. Now, grants capped at €250,000 are available to Irish agri-food companies to initiate new markets there. Companies of all sizes are eligible to apply for grant funding.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are collaborating for the venture.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Pippa Hackett states that, to date, the funding has helped foster substantial partnerships between companies. “By learning from each other, both partners have discovered opportunities that have delivered significant benefits, not only in supporting sustainable growth of the local food industry, and building markets for local produce, but also in supporting mutual trade between Ireland and Africa.”
Colm Brophy, Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, adds that, “Through the AADP, we are enabling the sharing of Irish business knowledge and expertise with partners in Africa. This allows a win-win outcome, supporting Irish companies looking to grow and African companies looking for investment or know-how.
The application deadline is 30 April 2022.
For information on how to apply for AADP grant funding, email aadp@agriculture.gov.ie