Supporting MSMEs in the sustainable agrifood sector to access new markets in Colombia and Costa Rica.
170
agrifood SMEs supported
21
enterprises entered new markets
130
new jobs created
Unlocking markets and promoting resilience
AXES supports agrifood enterprises in rural Colombia and Costa Rica to access new markets while strengthening sustainable practices in their businesses and supply chains.
Implemented by Impact Hub Association together with Impact Hub Medellín and Impact Hub San José, the programme combines tailored acceleration with practical bootcamp training. Enterprises receive support to strengthen their business models and respond to market requirements, integrating practices that protect biodiversity and the climate while advancing gender equality.
Alongside direct business support, AXES brings enterprises and institutions together to address wider barriers to market access. This approach connects enterprise development with the conditions needed for more inclusive, sustainable agrifood markets.
Access new markets in the agrifood sector
A practical toolkit for MSMEs — and the organisations supporting them — packed with a self-assessment guide, tips, resources, and real-world success stories to build pathways to new markets.
How the right support comes together
AXES moved enterprises from learning to action, with support becoming more tailored at each step.
Bootcamp
Group training introduced sustainable agriculture, deforestation-free practices, certification requirements, regulation and traceability.
Diagnostics
Individual assessments identified the barriers holding each business back, from strategic planning and pricing to readiness for financing.
Intensive acceleration
18 high-potential enterprises in Colombia and 10 in Costa Rica received personalised mentoring from specialists. A further 17 Colombian Bootcamp alumni received structured mentoring.
Market access and follow-on support
Each accelerated enterprise developed a market activation plan, with follow-on support through one-to-one sessions, buyer events, international partner searches and guidance on turning financing needs into bankable projects.
Building stronger
foundations for growth
Agrifood enterprises participating in AXES made progress towards their growth ambitions. Here are the results recorded during the programme.
20 enterprises
obtained sustainability standards or certifications to strengthen market readiness
31
enterprises
reported turnover growth of at least 10%
USD 132,000
in non-reimbursable funding secured by three enterprises in Costa Rica
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