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Financing opportunities in the Circular Coffee Economy: From Innovation to Investability

Session Title: Financing opportunities in the Circular Coffee Economy: From Innovation to Investability Date: 26 February 2026 This webinar is part of (Re)Generating Value through Circular Economy in Coffee, a Global Webinar Series organized by International Trade Centre (ITC), International Coffee Organization (ICO), and the Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) a global precompetitive platform for enhancing and nurturing the circular economy principles and practices within the coffee sector. The webinar series explores the transformative potential of a circular economy in coffee. This session spotlights financing opportunities to accelerate circular economy actions. The discussion explores practical steps for coffee producer organizations, SMEs, and innovators to access capital, build investment readiness, and partner with public and private financiers. This session brings together findings and perspectives from the ITC Agribusiness Investment Promotion approach and partners, implemented through the UE-ACP Business Friendly Programme, an Intra-ACP action funded by the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). Opening: Katherine Oglietti, Coffee Guide Network Coordinator, International Trade Centre (ITC) and Co-Coordinator, Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) Moderator and Technical Expert Presentation: Jennifer Faust, Investment Advisor, Alliances for Action, International Trade Centre (ITC) Panelists Lizzie Merrill, Senior Manager, Impact & Insights, Ground Up Investing Elizabeth Teague, Senior Director, Climate Resilience, Root Capital Barbara Mugeni, Founder and CEO, Kwezi Coffee, Uganda Closing Remarks: Hannelore Beerlandt, Chief Operating Officer, International Coffee Organization (ICO)