Equity Bank - Financing Innovation 'n' Entrepreneurship - FINE This initiative is aimed at financial access to micro, small and medium sized entrepreneurs within blue economy, marine litter/waste management and renewable energy  in Kenya and Tanzania. This include improving access to finance/loans for MSMEs through a credit guarantee facility, and providing business support and development services, promoting public
private partnerships, enhancing skills development and creating a favorable regulatory environment. Equity Bank will work with MSMEs, incubators, accelerators, government, and like-minded partners to facilitate continuous support and interventions to startup and early-stage businesses in these thematic areas. With the aim to unlock the potential of African startups and SMEs, driving economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development in the countries. At least 40 per cent of target beneficiaries will be youth and women owned enterprises and producers.