Cashew Apple Wine & RTD Pilot

Cashew Value Chain · Tier 3 — Pitch · USD 60k–120k · 18 months

Turn the wasted cashew apple into a saleable beverage product.

Executive Summary

Currently 90% of cashew apple is discarded. A small fermentation+bottling pilot diversifies smallholder income.

20-Lens Impact Matrix

LensScoreJustification
Rural Development1/3—
Women Empowerment0/3—
Poverty Reduction0/3—
Employment Generation1/3—
Environmental Sustainability (ESG)2/3—
Climate Change Adaptation0/3—
Economic Development & SME Growth2/3—
Export Development & Trade0/3—
Technology & Innovation Integration0/3—
Capacity Building & Skills Development0/3—
Public–Private Partnerships (PPP)0/3—
Social Inclusion0/3—
Infrastructure Development0/3—
Financial Sustainability & Revenue Model0/3—
Measurable Impact (KPIs & Outcomes)0/3—
Alignment with Donor Priorities0/3—
Scalability & Replicability0/3—
Risk Assessment & Mitigation0/3—
Innovation & Competitive Advantage3/3—
Community Impact & Social Value0/3—