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Expression of Interest for Pilot and Promote Regenerative Agriculture (RA) and the Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE). Location: Kigali Deadline: Monday, 07/09/2026 17:00 Background Kilimo Trust Rwanda in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organization Rwanda, invites eligible applicants operating within the Power for Food Partnership (P4FP) target districts of Rubavu, Rutsiro, Bugesera, Rwamagana, Kayonza, and Nyagatare to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for partnership opportunities aimed at piloting, demonstrating, and promoting Regenerative Agriculture (RA) and Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) technologies and practices. The purpose of this initiative is to generate practical evidence, facilitate experiential learning, and encourage the adoption and scaling of innovative RA and PURE solutions across agri-food systems. The Power for Food Partnership (P4FP) is implemented by Kilimo Trust Rwanda, Energy Private Developers (EPD), Peace and Development Network (PDN), Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN), and the Highlands Centre of Leadership for Development (HL4D), with support and coordination from SNV Netherlands Development Organisation Rwanda. The programme aims to strengthen climate-resilient agri-food systems by integrating renewable energy solutions with regenerative agriculture practices to enhance agricultural productivity, improve energy access, increase climate resilience, and support sustainable livelihoods. The P4FP Theory of Change is founded on the premise that productive use of clean energy in agriculture, combined with supportive policies, evidence-based learning, and strategic partnerships, can improve productivity, reduce operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and increase resilience throughout agricultural value chains. 2. Eligibility This call is open to: Individual farmers; Farmer cooperatives; Farmer groups; Agribusiness enterprises; and Other agricultural market actors actively engaged in RA and/or PURE initiatives. Note: This call is open to actors operating across all agricultural and livestock value chains, provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria outlined in this EOI. Applicants must: Be operating within at least one of the 6 target districts: Rubavu, Rutsiro, Bugesera, Rwamagana, Kayonza, or Nyagatare; Have an established operational site, farm, processing facility, or demonstration area; Demonstrate experience or active engagement in RA, PURE, or related technologies and practices; and Be willing to host demonstration activities, farmer learning visits, and knowledge-sharing events organized by the P4FP project. 3. Eligible interventions Applicants engaged in one or more of the following interventions are encouraged to apply: Compost production and organic fertilizer systems; Solar-powered irrigation technologies; Solar-powered drying technologies; Solar-powered cooling and cold storage solutions; Solar-powered milling, processing, chopping, or other value-addition technologies; Silage production and feed conservation technologies; Biodigesters and biogas systems Regenerative agriculture technologies and practices, including: Soil fertility improvement initiatives; Integrated crop-livestock systems; Soil nutrient management; Conservation agriculture; Climate-smart farm infrastructure; Other innovative and scalable RA and PURE solutions that contribute to sustainable and climate-resilient agri-food systems. 4. Support package for selected applicants Selected applicants will partner with the P4FP project and receive technical and capacity-strengthening support aimed at: Enhancing the implementation of RA and PURE technologies and practices; Addressing identified technical and operational gaps; Strengthening agribusiness management and enterprise development; Improving productivity, sustainability, and market readiness; Facilitating demonstration and peer-learning activities; and Promoting evidence generation and documentation of best practices for wider adoption and scaling. 5. Selection criteria Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance: Demonstrated engagement in regenerative agriculture, productive use of renewable energy, or integrated RA-PURE approaches. Feasibility: Availability of adequate land, facilities, infrastructure, and operational capacity to implement and sustain the intervention. For cooperatives, farmer groups, and companies: evidence of legal registration and functional governance will be required. Market Potential: Potential for the intervention to generate marketable products or services, including compost, agricultural produce, renewable energy products, livestock feed, or other related outputs. Sustainability: evidence of active operations and business continuity potential. Learning and Demonstration Potential: Ability and willingness to serve as a demonstration site, peer-learning hub, or Farm Business School to support knowledge dissemination and evidence generation. Knowledge Sharing: Commitment to sharing experiences, lessons learned, and best practices with farmers, agribusinesses, and other relevant stakeholders. 6. Application process and deadline Interested applicants are invited to submit their Expression of Interest through the designated online application platform available at https://kilimotrust.rw/fbs/apply/start/7 The application portal will be open from 19th August 2026 until 7th September 2026. All submissions will be reviewed against the objectives and eligibility requirements of the P4FP project. Shortlisted applicants will undergo a joint verification visit conducted by representatives of the P4FP partners to validate the information provided and assess suitability for partnership. 7. Further information For additional information or clarification, please contact us on +250 780 208 285 from Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/call-expressions-interest-eoi-pilot-and-promote-regenerative-agriculture-ra-and-productive-use
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