Cohort One • Applications Open

Apiculture Enterprise Acceleration Programme (AEAP)

A 10-week women-only accelerator for ambitious women-led startups and enterprises across the apiculture value chain.

Kajiado • Makueni • Machakos Counties

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Duration10 Weeks

Start Date9th September 2026

ScheduleEvery Monday
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EAT

VenueVirtual

About AEAP

From hive to market — we grow stronger together.

The Apiculture Enterprise Acceleration Programme will support 30 high-potential women-led apiculture enterprises through technical assistance, business development, mentorship and investment readiness over a 10-week period.

Participants will work towards stronger productivity, product quality, business management, value addition, market access, finance readiness and sustainable growth.

Who should apply?

This Cohort is exclusively for women-led ventures in the apiculture value chain.

Women entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises
Based in Kajiado, Makueni or Machakos
Operating within the apiculture value chain
Ready to commit to the full 10-week programme
Ready to implement agreed business improvements

Across the value chain

Who the programme supports

Production

Value Addition

Suppliers

Retailers

Market Access

4 Priority Gains

What you will work towards

Increase productivity and product quality

Boost business management, value addition and market access

Develop investment-ready enterprises and access finance

Build strong networks and linkages across markets

4 Programme Outcomes

Building stronger, more resilient ventures

Increased productivity and profitability

Diversified quality products and stronger market access

Investment-ready enterprises with access to finance

Improved livelihoods and climate resilience

Programme Investment

Secure your place in Cohort One

Early Bird Offer

KES 10,000

50% off for the first 30 applicants only

Apply early to access the discounted programme investment.

Regular Investment

KES 20,000

Includes intensive coaching, mentorship and practical assignments over 10 weeks.

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Applications Open

Cohort One Application Deadline

15 August 2026

Limited slots are available. Submission does not guarantee selection.

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