296 Hectares of Prime Irrigated Farmland

A proven platform for large-scale commercial farming

Agriculture anchors Rwanda's economy, contributing approximately 23% of GDP and employing over 45% of the working-age population  and commercial farming sits at the heart of the country's Vision 2050 development agenda. Located in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, Gabiro Agribusiness Hub is a national public-private partnership between the Government of Rwanda and Netafim, spanning approximately 15,600 hectares. Phase 1 (5,600 ha) is fully operational, with six active investors from the United States, Kenya, Rwanda and Bulgaria already producing on the hub, and a feasibility study for the next 10,000 hectares underway.

Investors at GAH benefit from:

• Highest solar radiation in Rwanda with flat, mechanization-friendly terrain

• Bulk irrigation infrastructure delivering high-pressure water to the farm gate two hydrants at up to 7.8 and 5.8 bar, with discharge of up to 440 m³ per hour

• Internal marram road network, reliable electricity and on-site agricultural service providers

• Strategic access to a regional market of over 120 million consumers, with growing airfreight connectivity for fresh produce exports to Europe, the Middle East and Asia

Attractive, transparent terms

• Land lease: USD 375 per hectare per year, with a 2% annual increment after year two

• Water tariff: USD 0.19 per m³, billed monthly based on consumption

• Sub-lease agreement of up to 49 years, renewable

• The land is awarded to a single investor to ensure scale, integrated farm management and operational efficiency

Who can apply

Applicants must be registered entities with demonstrated financial capacity (minimum 60% equity financing), audited financial statements, evidence of market access (offtakes, MoUs or letters of intent), and a detailed business plan covering cropping, irrigation, market and value chain, technology, agricultural practices, implementation and financial projections. Infield irrigation must be installed within 18 months of land handover drip irrigation is strongly advised for full compatibility with the hub's bulk system.

Evaluation and selection

Proposals are scored on technical feasibility (30%), financial capacity (30%), market readiness (25%) and implementation readiness (15%). Bidders scoring 70% or above proceed to due diligence and, upon satisfactory completion, to contracting and land handover.

How to submit

Complete your business plan using the GAH template and email all required documents to invest@gah.rw before 18 October 2026, 17:00 CAT. The submission package includes: a letter addressed to the CEO, your business plan (in the GAH template), company registration certificate, proof of financial capacity (bank statements and two years of audited financials), project promoter CVs, and market evidence.

For full details about the proposal please download it here RFP and Template

Don't miss this opportunity to establish a large-scale, export-oriented agricultural operation in one of Africa's most promising investment destinations.

Contact us: info@gah.rw | www.gah.rw | P.O. Box 5279, Kigali | +250 788 303 627