Building a new financial infrastructure for Africa’s cold chain doesn’t happen overnight — it starts with real operators, real data, and real impact.
That’s exactly what CORE is doing with its Nigeria pilot program.
Why Nigeria?
Nigeria represents one of the largest opportunities — and challenges — in the cold chain ecosystem.
With:
- High agricultural output
- Significant post-harvest losses
- Growing urban demand
the need for efficient, scalable cold storage solutions is urgent.
But the biggest bottleneck remains:
👉 access to financing
The Goal of the Pilot
The CORE pilot program is designed to solve one key problem:
Help cold storage operators become financing-ready in record time.
We’re working with a select group of operators in:
- Lagos
- Ibadan
to test and refine the CORE platform.
What Operators Get
Participants in the pilot gain access to:
1. Operational Tracking Tools
Simple systems to record daily activity, sales, and usage.
2. CORE Score Development
A structured scoring system that translates operations into a financing profile.
3. Data-Driven Insights
Clear visibility into performance, efficiency, and growth potential.
4. Access to Funding Opportunities
Connections to lenders and partners actively looking to finance credible operators.
Why This Matters
For many operators, this is the first time their business becomes:
- Measurable
- Structured
- Visible to capital providers
It’s not just about software — it’s about unlocking opportunity.
What We’re Learning
The pilot is already revealing key insights:
- Operators are eager for simple, usable tools
- Data collection must be frictionless
- Trust increases significantly when data is structured
These insights are shaping how CORE will scale across Africa.
What’s Next
Following the pilot:
- CORE will expand to more cities
- More operators will gain access
- Financing pathways will become more accessible
Bottom line:
The Nigeria pilot is just the beginning — a step toward building a data-powered financial system for Africa’s cold chain.