Company facts
- Founded
- 1968
- Employees
- 1,540
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
TechnoServe is a nonprofit organization that partners with enterprising individuals in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries, leveraging private enterprise to lift communities out of poverty. With a workforce of over 1,500 staff—most of whom are host-country nationals—TechnoServe combines business expertise, local knowledge, and strong relationships to deliver tailored solutions in key sectors such as coffee, cocoa, cashew, climate-smart agriculture, gender, and youth entrepreneurship. Its impact is evident: in 2024 alone, the organization helped transform the lives of 3.1 million people across Africa, Latin America, Puerto Rico, and Asia, while its 50-plus years of proven results underscore its credibility and effectiveness. TechnoServe's distinctive approach—linking people to information, capital, and markets—creates sustainable income, jobs, and wealth for families and communities. The organization's culture of commitment, innovation, and local partnership makes it an attractive environment for professionals passionate about development and impact.