Regenerative Catalysts is a platform hosted by Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS) designed to facilitate the scaling of regenerative and agroecological food systems. It provides a curated library of initiatives, frameworks, and financing models that aim to transition global food production toward more sustainable and resilient practices. This resource is particularly relevant for finance professionals looking to identify investable opportunities in the regenerative agriculture sector.

Organisation behind the tool

The platform is an initiative of Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS). TIFS is a collaborative effort that works to prototype and scale financing models—including innovations in lending and insurance—to support regenerative food enterprises globally.

What the tool does

• Catalogues diverse regenerative agriculture projects and enterprises.
• Showcases financing models and innovative investment structures suited for agroecology.
• Provides access to frameworks and case studies that demonstrate how to make regenerative systems investable.
• Acts as a repository for market maturity data and collaborative industry resources.

Target audience

The primary users include institutional investors, impact fund managers, and financial intermediaries. It is also a valuable resource for policymakers, agricultural researchers, and practitioners within the sustainable food movement.

Relevance to finance professionals

• Investment context – Identifies emerging opportunities in the regenerative food sector and the financing mechanisms used to support them.
• ESG analysis – Provides insights into agroecological metrics that align with environmental and social impact reporting requirements.
• Risk assessment – Offers examples of how regenerative practices can mitigate climate-related risks and improve long-term supply chain resilience.
• Market insights – Tracks the development of market maturity for sustainable agricultural commodities and related infrastructure.