Scale Roadmap

Shared value network

Scale Roadmap engagement model.

TIFF works with financial institutions, public agencies, buyers, research partners and cooperatives through clear engagement routes.

Finance, public-sector alignment, buyer channels and cooperative systems are built into the growth model.

Scale Logic

From pilot evidence to investment-ready expansion.

1

Stage 1 Pilot

12 months

Test floating-cage production at Migera with digital records, water-quality monitoring, IoT cold-chain handling and market testing.

2

Local Scale-Up

5 years

Expand from pilot cages to phased cage clusters, increase production based on evidence and strengthen buyer channels.

3

Integrated Growth Model

Scale phase

Add hatchery capacity, feed services, processing, cold-chain capacity and service channels for buyers and cooperatives.

4

Maturity

Target state

Business-plan target of 3,000 tonnes per year, about 300,000 consumers, 154 direct jobs and 300 indirect jobs.

Pathway to scale and estimated reach diagram — Pathway to scale content embedded as part of the website, with the major figures also converted into live stage cards above.

Engagement Model

Partner engagement routes

A phased pathway for growth across production, markets and cooperatives.

FinanceCapital and working capital can be structured around assets, inputs, cold chain and buyer demand.

Public alignmentGovernment and regulators can use operational evidence to guide responsible aquaculture.

Market and cooperative linksBuyers and cooperatives connect through standards, records and supply commitments.

Strategic Priorities

Priorities that shape execution.

TIFF connects technical production, disciplined management, partner confidence and social value across the Lake Tanganyika aquaculture corridor.

Finance partners

Banks and microfinance institutions can support cages, cold chain, inputs and working capital.

Public alignment

MINEAGRIE and relevant agencies can use evidence to guide responsible aquaculture policy.

Cooperative growth

Women and youth groups can become growers, trainees, suppliers and market partners.

Buyer confidence

Structured agreements help convert production potential into reliable revenue.

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