Inspire Decisions & GAIN proudly announces the launch of the

EPIC Accelerator Program

Discover how we are transforming the nutritious food sector in Nigeria

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Empowering, Propelling, and Impacting Nutritious Food Businesses & Communities (EPIC)

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Explore our Best Practices section for insights and strategies on business model innovation, marketing tactics, financial management, and operational efficiency. This area offers expert guidance and proven techniques to enhance your organization's performance and growth.

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Stay informed with concise updates on regulatory changes, nutrition policies, and food safety standards. This section provides essential insights to navigate the evolving landscape of food-related regulations and standards.

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Success stories of SMEs, challenges faced and solutions implemented.

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Entrepreneurial skills, market trends, innovation in the nutritious food sector.

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Details of upcoming events, registration information, event highlights.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

The Empowering, Propelling, and Impacting Nutritious Food Businesses & Communities (EPIC) program, initiated by Inspire Decisions Consulting in collaboration with GAIN, aims to boost the capacity, innovation, and commercial viability of SMEs in Nigeria’s nutritious food sector. The program seeks to empower SMEs to produce and distribute safe and affordable nutritious foods, ultimately addressing malnutrition in Nigeria.

The program targets SMEs dedicated to producing, processing, or distributing safe and nutritious foods. We prioritize businesses that contribute to dietary diversity and address malnutrition issues among vulnerable populations, including children under five and women of reproductive age. Priority is also given to women-led and youth/men-led businesses to promote inclusive growth.

EPIC provides comprehensive support through:

  • Capacity building and innovation capabilities, including workshops and training on business model innovation, marketing strategies, and financial management.
  • Investment readiness and deal facilitation, connecting SMEs with investors and market opportunities.
  • Knowledge sharing and collaboration, offering webinars, virtual events, and access to a knowledge repository.

Continuous mentorship and support through networking opportunities and personalized guidance from industry experts.

Key activities include:

  • Business model innovation workshops.
  • Marketing and distribution strategy development.
  • Financial management training.
  • Investment pitch preparation and deal room events.

Industry workshops and networking events to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration.

EPIC employs a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework including:

  • Baseline, mid-term, and endline evaluations.
  • Routine monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production levels, sales volumes, and product diversification.
  • Outcome monitoring to assess changes in SMEs’ practices and business performance.

Regular reporting to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.

You can get involved in several ways:

  • SMEs: Apply to join the EPIC program to benefit from our range of support services.
  • Mentors: Share your expertise by joining our mentorship network.
  • Investors: Explore investment opportunities in promising nutritious food SMEs through our program.
  • Partners and Funders: Collaborate with us or fund the program to help scale our impact.

The EPIC program runs for two years, from July 2024 to June 2026. It is currently available in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Osun states in Nigeria.

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