ABA collaborated with a cross-functional team to conduct Techno-Commercial Due Diligence for a Global Private Equity Fund’s potential acquisition of an Ag Input Company in Egypt. Our expertise informed the evaluation and shaped a strategic roadmap to enhance Research and Supply Chain capabilities
ABA collaborated with a cross-functional team to conduct Techno-Commercial Due Diligence for a Global Private Equity Fund’s potential acquisition of an Ag Input Company in India with a key objective of Impact Investing . We worked on the complete evaluation and evaluated and shaped a strategic roadmap to acquire, integrate and delivering Impact
ABA conducted a study for a large Agriculture Inputs Company to understand smallholder farmers’ buying decision-making processes in India, Turkey, and Vietnam. The study’s findings were presented and utilized during a two-day workshop with company leadership to realign their strategy and communication.
ABA was contracted by a global leader for a market assessment and for creating a Go to Market strategy for biological solutions in developing world markets. ABA developed a report highlighting the market opportunity and the strategic market entry along with recommendations for possible commercial partnerships.
ABA developed a strategic roadmap for a global Private Equity Investment company involved in production and marketing blueberries globally, driving business growth through market entry strategy, partner search, support implementation and working towards market leadership.
ABA partnered with Ohio State University to evaluate the Psyllium Husk value chain for Procter & Gamble, targeting supply chain strengthening for raw material procurement of OTC Metamucil. ABA assessed the value chain, emphasizing backward linkages to boost production through enhanced research and extension.
ABA worked with a US seed company to expand the market for Canola seed in Canada. ABA collaborated with a breeder and a marketing expert, identified the marketing opportunity, conducted an analysis of the possible partners, and developed the Go to Market approach. ABA developed the market entry strategy and preparation of the execution model for the Canadian seed market.
ABA developed a strategic roadmap for a global Water and food safety technology driving growth, efficiency, and resilience. This was done through introducing and improving water and food safety technologies and protocols for India and global customers
Through India business Team Athena collaborated with India’s leading textile company Sportking, ATGC Biotech and the Reviving Green Revolution Cell (RGR) to jointly combat the Pink Bollworm menace in Punjab’s cotton crops. Introducing CREMIT (Controlled Release Enhanced Mating Interruption Technology), an innovative, eco-friendly solution for population control. CREMIT reduces insecticide usage, protecting crops and soil, while ensuring effective Pink Bollworm management.
ABA partnered with Winrock to enhance ACI Seeds’ competitiveness in Bangladesh through strategic capacity building. ABA facilitated a two-day co-creation workshop with ACI’s leadership team, developing a tailored strategic growth business plan to propel the seed enterprise forward
market study for HarvestPlus in Bangladesh to identify challenges and develop a scalable strategy for zinc-enriched rice, enhancing nutrition and food security.
ABA developed a strategic roadmap for a global water technology company for food safety by working with the leading food supply chain company, driving growth – through calling out the need for such technologies.
ABA conducted a market study for HarvestPlus in Bangladesh to identify challenges and develop a scalable strategy for zinc-enriched rice, enhancing nutrition and food security to support the HarvestPlus Bangladesh team.
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ABA collaborated with IFPRI and local experts to identify constraints and barriers to private sector investment in commercial seed production, informing evidence-based solutions.
ABA worked to strengthen the commercialization of Conservation Agriculture project in Cambodia. ABA worked to establish a marketing and sales plan for promotion and maximization of profits for women farmers by promoting concepts of Food Safety which led to a 30% premium price.
ABA trained and built the entrepreneurial capacity of BRAC Seed’s 64-member sales team, equipping them with essential sales and marketing skills to succeed in competitive markets.
Designed a seed project focusing on private sector development. Based on the design submitted, USAID developed the RFI. This project is currently implemented by CIMMYT in Nepal with a budget of USD 15 Million.
ABA worked closely with CIMMYT Nepal to strengthen the local market systems for small and medium wheat and rice seed companies. This Work was done through value chain analysis, business mentoring to strengthen their competitiveness and developing their capacity to rapidly move newly released varieties to the market and facilitate a strategic business roadmap for Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (SEAN). Mentored local seed companies to enhance competitiveness.
Conducted pre-feasibility study for upgrading cotton seed industry and ABA collaborated with a team comprising a breeder, an entomologist, and a production expert, and conducted the ground analysis. Based on ABA’s recommendation, the three competing textile companies have come together and invested to set up a commercial seed company.
ABA undertook a trade competitiveness study across India and Nepal for Winrock to develop a business case for strengthening private sector linkages. The study aimed to understand the competitiveness of growing fine varieties of rice, corn, and wheat, examining cost of production, subsidies, and processing infrastructure across Nepal and India’s bordering states (Uttar Pradesh and Bihar).
