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Inc. 2025

Catalyzing
a Just Transition
for Sub-Saharan Africa

Research and product development solutions using emerging technology like AI to bridge the gap between youth, women-led, and family-owned SMEs and global climate finance.

1,500+
Agri SMEs and value chain actors supported across six counties in Kenya
$1.2M
Annual climate finance mobilised since 2025, projected to grow at 20% YoY
70%
Cost reduction for agri actors within an efficient and transparent structure
Our Mission

Research & Product Development for Climate Finance

Implement research and product development solutions using emerging technologies like AI to bridge the gap between SMEs and available climate finance in the local and global markets.

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The Problem

Structural Exclusion from Capital Access

SMEs are excluded from capital access due to weak MEARL systems and inadequate technical expertise, limiting their capacity from meeting due diligence requirements of climate finance institutions.

Our Context
Our Solution

Technical Assistance Through MRV Innovation

We deploy technical assistance utilising research and product development methodologies to make measurement, reporting, and verification more accessible and affordable for SMEs and cooperatives.

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Industry Focus
Our Impact at a Glance

Numbers That Matter

Technical Assistance
1,500+

Agri SMEs and value chain actors supported across six counties in Kenya through the AgriKonnekt programme

Research Impact
$1.2M

Annual climate finance mobilised since 2025, projected to grow at 20% year on year through verified MRV infrastructure

Cost Reduction
70%

Reduction in accessibility costs for agri actors and partners within an efficient and transparent structure and terms

Our SDGs
Our SDGs

Our Commitment to Global Impact

Every programme Kilimora designs is mapped against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Seven SDGs sit at the operational core of everything we do.

"Every programme we design maps directly to verified, accountable SDG outcomes — not as a reporting exercise, but as an operating system."

Kilimora CLG — Theory of Change
SDG 1
SDG 1

No Poverty — direct income mechanisms connecting smallholders to formal financial systems

SDG 2
SDG 2

Zero Hunger — regenerative practices and structured market access that improve productivity

SDG 5
SDG 5

Gender Equality — equitable access to financial flows and cooperative decision-making

SDG 8
SDG 8

Decent Work — skilled roles in rural economies and enterprise development for youth

SDG 10
SDG 10

Reduced Inequalities — climate-linked financial opportunities reaching decentralised communities

SDG 13
SDG 13

Climate Action — verified environmental performance systems that monetise climate-positive work

SDG 17
SDG 17

Partnerships for Goals — cross-sector collaboration between research, finance, and communities

SDG 1
SDG 1

No Poverty — direct income mechanisms connecting smallholders to formal financial systems

SDG 2
SDG 2

Zero Hunger — regenerative practices and structured market access that improve productivity

SDG 5
SDG 5

Gender Equality — equitable access to financial flows and cooperative decision-making

SDG 8
SDG 8

Decent Work — skilled roles in rural economies and enterprise development for youth

SDG 10
SDG 10

Reduced Inequalities — climate-linked financial opportunities reaching decentralised communities

SDG 13
SDG 13

Climate Action — verified environmental performance systems that monetise climate-positive work

SDG 17
SDG 17

Partnerships for Goals — cross-sector collaboration between research, finance, and communities

Awards & Recognition
Awards

Recognised Leadership & Global Awards

Our commitment to a just transition and technical rigour has earned recognition from global fellowships and regional innovation accelerators.

beVisioneers
2025
beVisioneers
Pioneer Project Scholar · The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship
MK-Africa
2025
MK-Africa
#MyLittleBigThing Recognition
AUDA-NEPAD
The Land Accelerator
KCIC
Sheria ya Vijana
SDSN Youth
Local Pathways Fellowship
JASIRI
2025 Top 100 Ventures
Partners
Partners

A Network of Global Impact

Strategic Partners
Research Partners
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