Ri2P Program Brief | Muazu Africa
Q1 2026 Cohort

Rural Idea-to-Venture Pipeline
(Ri2P) Program

Transforming 15 high-potential rural social enterprises from 71 applications into structured, market-aligned ventures capable of retaining value locally across all 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

71

Applications Received

Dec 10 – Dec 30, 2025

15

Enterprises Selected

(21% acceptance rate)

2

Month Program

Jan 19 – Mar 18, 2026

6

Geopolitical Zones

Full national representation

Our Mission: End Rural Value Leakage

₦88 /₦100

Currently leaks out of rural communities for every ₦100 created by local enterprises.

The Ri2P Solution

Our proprietary framework systematically builds enterprise capacity to capture, process, and market value locally—transforming rural social enterprises from price-takers to value-retaining nodes within sustainable supply chains.

Program Objectives

Increase local value retention by 40%
Build 15 investment-ready enterprises
Secure institutional buyer agreements

Live RSE Portfolio

Real-time mapping of Rural Social Enterprises across Nigeria’s 6 geopolitical zones

North West Zone

Kiru Growth Alliance

Kiru LGA, Kano State

Agriculture Processing
North Central Zone

Lobi Maternal Aid

Gwer West, Benue State

Rural Healthcare
South South Zone

Bio-Waste Energy Solutions

Ovia North, Edo State

Renewable Energy
North East Zone

Sokoto Youth Education Network

Sokoto City, Sokoto State

Education Technology
South West Zone

Ogun Climate Collective

Abeokuta, Ogun State

Climate Adaptation
South East Zone

Enugu Tech Hub

Enugu, Enugu State

Digital Solutions
North West Zone

Zamfara Agro Processing

Maru LGA, Zamfara State

Food Processing
North East Zone

Borno Water Solutions

Maiduguri, Borno State

Water Management
North West Zone

Kiru Growth Alliance

Kiru LGA, Kano State

Agriculture Processing
North West
North East
North Central
South West
South East
South South

Hover to pause • 15 enterprises representing all 6 geopolitical zones

Program Roadmap

2-month intensive journey from enterprise selection to market readiness

01

Week 1-2: Onboarding & Baseline

Jan 19 – Feb 2, 2026
Enterprise diagnostics, RVR scorecard baseline, and goal setting.

RVR Baseline Assessment
Program Orientation
02

Week 3-4: Model Structuring

Feb 3 – Feb 16, 2026
Governance design, financial modeling, and operational workflows.

Governance Framework
Financial Controls Setup
03

Week 5-6: Market Validation

Feb 17 – Mar 2, 2026
Customer discovery, pilot testing, and feedback iteration.

Pilot Sales Execution
Customer Feedback Analysis
04

Week 7-8: Readiness & Graduation

Mar 3 – Mar 18, 2026
Investment readiness, buyer introductions, and scale planning.

Investment Memorandum
Buyer Network Integration

Key Program Dates

Selection Announcement: Jan 19, 2026
Program Commencement: Jan 19, 2026
Mid-program Review: Feb 16, 2026
Program Completion: Mar 18, 2026
Selection Announced: January 19, 2026

How We Selected 15 from 71

Transparent criteria ensuring geographic diversity and maximum impact potential

1. Geographic Representation

Minimum 2 enterprises from each of Nigeria’s 6 geopolitical zones to ensure national coverage.

2. Value Retention Potential

Clear pathway to increase local value capture by at least 40% through the program.

3. Team Capacity

Founding team with minimum 6 months operational history and community embeddedness.

4. Scalability Readiness

Business model with potential to serve at least 1,000 households within 18 months.

Selection Process

71

Applications Received

Dec 10 – Dec 30, 2025

25

Shortlisted for Review

Jan 2 – Jan 5, 2026

15

Final Selection

Announced Jan 19, 2026