LuxAid Demonstration Fund
High-intensity alternative protein-based production
Enterprise
Kigali Farms
Presentation of the enterprise
Founded in 2010, Kigali Farms is a lead company in Rwanda for the introduction of mushroom farming.
Amount of co-financing
EUR 350,000
- Rwanda
- 2024
- Ongoing
Challenge
Land pressure issues in Rwanda, as well as disruptions in global value chains for animal feed and other goods make it even more important to ensure efficient and sustainable land use.
Innovative solution
By maximizing the efficient use of limited land resources, Kigali Farms achieves remarkable protein yields, making mushrooms a compelling solution for enhancing food security. The co-financing supports the expansion of processing capacity, upgrade of the cold chain infrastructure, and enhancements to growing rooms and compost production.
Impact
Creation of alternative protein sources that are high yield and can produce vast quantities in a short time on small land plots (mushroom production up to 12 times richer in protein than soy).
Targeted Sustainable Development Goals
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Mushroom production provides a source of income.
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Mushroom production enhances protein-rich food productivity per square meter and offers consumers a diversified, highly proteinaceous diet.
Latest news about the project
News
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Oct. 2025Boosting impact, building futures: Rwanda’s innovators backed by Luxembourg
On Thursday, 16 October 2025, Kigali came alive with the spirit of innovation for impact. The Embassy of Luxembourg hosted a high-level ceremony dedicated to the LuxAid Demonstration Fund (LDF), a flagship initiative of Luxembourg’s Development Cooperation, implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.
