F-TAIP Digital Innovation Hub (DIH)
F-TAIP DIH is a partnership of three organizations focused on supporting agro ventures in North-Central Nigeria with digital solutions to reduce food loss, improve market access, and empower women and youth in agriculture.
Partners:
- Lead Partner: BEST Centre, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
- Consortium Partners: Innovo & Crescentia, University of Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (UNACED)
Focus Region: North-Central Nigeria
Sector Focus: Agriculture (Agro-based Ventures)
Target Groups: Commercial farmers, women agro-preneurs, youth agro-preneurs, and stakeholders across the agriculture value chain.
Service Offerings:
- Test Before Invest:
Test digital tools like farm management software, automated irrigation systems, and drone technology before fully adopting them. - Access to Finance:
Assist agro MSMEs in accessing financial support through investors, government institutions, and other financial bodies. - Skills Development & Training:
Provide training in digital tools for farming, e-commerce, digital marketing, and financial planning. - Ecosystem Building:
Connect farmers and agro-preneurs with relevant stakeholders, including investors, research institutions, and policy-makers, to enhance market linkages and collaboration.
Technologies:
- Agricultural Technologies: Digital tools for farm management, AI solutions for crop monitoring, and drones for precision farming.
- Business Process Technologies: ERP and CRM tools for better operational management.
- Market Technologies: E-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and tools for improving market access.
