Access to Finance

Building a Financially Sustainable Sector

Access to capital remains one of the biggest barriers to growth. AIFIP helps members become investor-ready and connects them with financial opportunities.

What we do

By promoting transparency and building investor confidence, AIFIP makes insect farming an attractive, bankable sector.

  • Generate reliable sector data through the QWIN investor insights platform.
  • Train members in business planning, financial record-keeping, and investor engagement.
  • Advocate for inclusion of insect farming in national SME finance schemes.
  • Link farmers with banks, donors, and de-risking partners.
  • Support members in developing successful (grant) applications and proposals.

Other key pillars

Research & Innovation

We connect science to practice-driving research that solves real challenges in insect farming and promotes sustainable innovation across the value chain.

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Market Expansion

We help members access markets, improve product quality, and build awareness of the value and impact of insect-based products. 

Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing

We empower farmers and entrepreneurs with access to practical, high-quality capacity building and knowledge that strengthens technical, business, and compliance skills. 

Policy & Advocacy

We actively engage policymakers and regulators to build the enabling environment that insect farming needs to thrive. 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

We unite government, research, private sector and other partners around shared goals for sustainable growth of the insect farming sector in Kenya.