Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund

The Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund (MICF) is a competitive transparent mechanism that provides grant finance for innovative, inclusive business projects.

[Challa Getachew @ChallaGetachew]

Pleased to join a German Government delegation led by @baerbelkofler to a Pyxus Facility in Lilongwe.  Pyxus is poised to avail improved groundnut seeds to 11,000 smallholder farmers nationwide through a partnership with @undpmalwi @micf and the German Development Bank @kfw

[UNDP Malawi @undpmalawi]

Under the manufacturing window of the Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund (MICF), UNDP, with support from the German Development Bank (KfW), is supporting Ziweto Enterprises in the city of Lilongwe.⤵️

[UNDP Malawi @undpmalawi]

Estrell is working with 2,500 smallholder farmers and has purchased over 100MT of groundnuts from the smallholder network. In the photo, #KfW, #UNDP, and #MICF appreciate the production process at Estrell Trading.
#Innovation #FutureSmartUNDP #PartnershipsForTheGoals

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

The factory will process and export high value vetiver oil, distilled from vetiver roots supplied from 800 smallholder farmers that the company has engaged in its raw material supply chain.
#diversification #smallholderagricuture #inclusivebusiness

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

This morning, Hon. Madalitso Wirima Kambauwa, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, officially opened the GN Packaging Processing Factory in Nkhotakota. The UNDP Resident Representative @komatsubarasan1 was also in attendance.
@undpmalawi @tickbirdmalawi

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

Access to #irrigation can transform smallholder agriculture in #Malawi. Watch our latest Impact Video for our project with MFT Trading Ltd to see what this looks like in reality! https://t.co/QMts2WjBw3
@undpmalawi @_PRIDEMW @Malawifruits @IFAD

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

@AgroTeren @undpmalawi @KfW_int @PhatisaGroup AgriLab is part of Farming and Engineering Services Ltd and is located at their Blantyre office. You can email [email protected] with enquires

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

AgriLab provides tailored soil nutrient recommendations for smallholder farmers; giving them the tools to improve their productivity and agribusiness incomes. Watch the latest MICF Impact Video to find out more https://t.co/vrjkaRY5XI
@undpmalawi @KfW_int @PhatisaGroup

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

With global fertilizer prices soaring, is this the right time for Malawian farmers to adopt more targeted fertilizer applications? Read how two MICF projects are addressing this challenge in our latest 'Insights' Blog https://t.co/k9l11ZnJ5H
@undpmalawi @KfW_int

[IMF @IMFNews]

Shipping rates soared during the pandemic, and now those costs are likely to fuel additional inflation pressure through the end of this year. See our new #IMFBlog for more. https://t.co/zlFdfukYpR

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

This morning, His Excellency President Lazarus Chakwera, officially opened the new groundnut processing plant for Pyxus Agriculture Ltd. The MICF is supporting Pyxus to develop its smallholder-led supply chain for groundnut seed production.
@undpmalawi @KfW_int @Nathan_Inc

[Dr. Lazarus Chakwera @LAZARUSCHAKWERA]

I have commissioned a groundnut processing plant at Pyxus Agriculture Limited. The plant’s 50,000 metric-tonne daily capacity is the biggest in Africa outside South Africa and will create 2000 jobs and support 6000 farmers.
#Malawi2063

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

With support from the MICF, Arkay Plastics and SAFI launched an affordable water filter for households throughout Malawi. Watch our new #impactvideo here to find out more https://t.co/wN2gNCk7lS
@undpmalawi @UKinMalawi

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

In our latest MICF newsletter we share progress and achievements from the fourth quarter of 2021. You can access our newsletter at https://t.co/u5Ac0XMQS3. We hope you enjoy the read!
@undpmalawi @KfW_int @_PRIDEMW

[Shigeki Komatsubara @komatsubarasan1]

@UNDP proudly supports @BuyMalawian campaign. Pls come discover, enjoy shopping and help 🇲🇼 companies, entrepreneurs, producers create jobs and incomes. Your patronage is investment in the future of 🇲🇼. @MalawiGovt @undpmalawi @UNMalawi @UNDPAfrica @MICF_Malawi @GrowMw @MoITTMW

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

Do you want to understand what an example of climate change adaption looks like on the ground?
Read our Q&A with a beneficiary of the revitalised Kaombe Irrigation Scheme to find out more https://t.co/7xWN8SLUMA
@fisdmw @undpmalawi @_PRIDEMW

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

2/2 Read our latest case study to find out how 14 Trees Ltd, with the support of MICF, developed an eco-friendly brick that is a sustainable alternative to traditional burnt bricks – saving 14 trees each time a house is built https://t.co/jpQmSjBxYi
@undpmalawi @KfW_int

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

1/2 This week at #COP26, world leaders pledged to end deforestation by 2030. 14 Trees Ltd is one of a number of MICF grantees that have successfully developed environmentally sustainable business models that address deforestation in Malawi.

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

Find out more about the MICF Tourism Window on our website at https://t.co/14ZKS7iEye

[Shigeki Komatsubara @komatsubarasan1]

#Tourism is key for inclusive development of #Malawi. @undpmalawi's @MICF_Malawi invests 240 million MKw to support tourism recovery. People, culture, nature, Warm Heart of Africa 🇲🇼 awaits you. @UKinMalawi @KfW_int @NorwayMFA @IFAD @UNDPAfrica @UNDP @MalawiTourism @MalawiGovt

[Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund @MICF_Malawi]

What are the environmental challenges that Malawi faces and what are the types of innovation that the private sector is adopting to meet these challenges? Read the latest MICF blog to find out more https://t.co/45D740qPBh @undpmalawi @Nathan_Inc
#COP26 #climateaction #innovation