Unreliable internet isn’t a rare occurrence for Elucid’s field teams, it’s the everyday reality. Here’s why we built our product to work fully offline, and what changed when we stopped designing around a stable connection.

A pre-competitive health financing approach first tested by front-running coffee companies in Uganda has grown into the Uganda Coffee Farmers Health Consortium, spanning the Greater Masaka, Ankole, and Rwenzori regions. Bringing together coffee traders, roasters,…

What actually makes a farming household resilient, and how do we finance that resilience at scale? At Well Enough to Farm, our Berlin dialogue on health and financing, these were the two questions at the…

When a company invests in healthcare for its supply chain, that investment can reach far beyond the people it was built for. Here’s how Elucid’s Community Health Services model turns private investment into public-private partnership,…

2025 marked a year of expansion, consolidation, and learning across Elucid’s programs. Read our Annual Report 2025 here.

The deeper our operationalization went, the clearer it became that technology alone is not enough. AI governance, meaning the policies, principles, and practices behind our Responsible AI approach, became just as important as the tools…

We spoke with Jan Lühmann, a coffee consultant and our Topic Lead for Coffee. With decades of experience in the green coffee industry and sourcing regions around the world, Jan brings a practical perspective on…

In Bonn, 25–27 March 2026, a multi-stakeholder convening organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH brought together partners from the EU’s Sustainable Cocoa Initiative.

Our work isn’t specific to any one crop, geography, or context. There are several reasons for this, but they can be condensed into three core aspects. In this blog, we’ll dive into them: The Need,…

Elucid, The Hershey Company, and ECOM announce the launch of a health program in Ghana aimed at improving access to healthcare for cocoa farming communities.

When data is siloed: for example, when claims records, survey responses, and country reports sit in separate systems or spreadsheets, teams cannot see the full picture. This leads to delays, inconsistent metrics, and higher risk…

The long-term sustainability of the cocoa sector is inextricably linked to the physical and mental well-being of the smallholder farmers who underpin the global supply chain. This brief brings together the existing evidence on the…

The third Elucid Social Club “Measuring What Matters (and Questioning the Rest)” was designed as a focused space to dig deeper into one core idea threading through the week: Are we measuring what truly strengthens…

Tony’s Chocolonely was shortlisted among the Top 5 out of 2,000 submissions at the UNIDO One World Sustainability Awards. Their application highlighted our work together in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. It is a clear signal…

We often speak about resilient, strong supply chains at Elucid: specifically, how improving access to healthcare in smallholder farming communities contributes to that resilience. But what does that actually mean in practice?

When people think of sustainable, ethical supply chains, there are usually a few things that spring to mind: environmental impact, (child) labour standards, fair payment, and community engagement along the chain. One issue, however, is…

Looking for inspiring podcasts on sustainability, ethical supply chains, and purpose-driven business? To start 2026, we’re sharing a curated list of five podcasts our team at Elucid has been listening to – from coffee storytelling…

There are only five years left until 2030 – the deadline for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet progress remains far behind expectations: a recent article by the World Economic Forum shows…

What does it take to implement health programs on the ground? How do you scale operations to entirely new contexts? Our co-founder and CEO, Julius Emmrich, dives into these questions and more. Read on to…

Lung health is often an overlooked aspect of general well-being, but for cocoa farming families in rural Ghana, it’s a matter of growing concern. Long days spent working in the fields and around open fires…

At this year’s World Health Summit, the panel “Private Investments in Public Good for Global Health: How Do We Combine Forces in an Equitable Way, Building Partnerships to Address Funding Gaps and Improve Health Outcomes”…

Mary, a cocoa farmer in rural Ghana, was struggling to do the work that sustains her family. That changed when she received a simple pair of eyeglasses through our partnership with RestoringVision and Tony’s Open…

Our interviews with Elucid team members around the world have taken us from Ghana, to Cote d’Ivoire, and now, across the Atlantic over to Latin America in Venezuela and Ecuador. In this latest interview, Lukas…

Most of us take our vision for granted. Reading a text on a phone screen, flicking through a book, or checking when the next bus comes – our eyes are constantly taking in information, feeding…

Looking for a non-fiction read this summer? Interested in sustainable agriculture, supply chains, or global health? Over here at Elucid, we spent the week asking our team members and topic leads which books they would…

After our recent interview with Amos Kouassi, we decided we’d hop over to Ghana to find out more about cocoa-farming co-operatives from our Project Officer, Abass Mansungba Wudana I. Read on to learn more about…

Have you ever wanted to know more about the challenges smallholder farmers face in Côte d’Ivoire, and how the healthcare system works there? Well, look no further! In our latest interview, our country directer in…

From the 1970s onwards, Ghana implemented several health reforms in order to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and high quality for its citizens.

Last month, we hosted our second gathering of the Elucid Social Club at the ViCAFE Roastery in Zurich, in collaboration with our investor and board member elea.

At a time when much of the global conversation is centered on political instability and shifting priorities, Côte d’Ivoire has boldly committed itself to the truth that health is a human right

Believing that better data leads to better outcomes, Elucid partnered with 60 Decibels to independently assess their impact and enhance their programs.

For the past three years, Elucid and Max Felchlin AG have worked together to improve the lives of cocoa farmers and their families. Our partnership has focused on delivering better healthcare access and community support in cocoa-producing…

Every year on April 7th, marking the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948, World Health Day brings global attention to a pressing health challenge that impacts people everywhere. It serves…

One year of impact, fast learning, and proof that what we’re building works – told through stories, stats, and steps forward.

For decades, USAID and other international funding sources have played a vital role in improving health outcomes worldwide. These efforts have supported everything from routine immunizations and maternal healthcare to emergency food assistance and disease…

Caterina Favaretti is one of our Data Analysts here at Elucid. We decided to pick her brain about her work here at Elucid, and about why she thinks our data solution is meaningful. Liene Izule…

We love sharing about our work: how we improve access to healthcare, cut down those out-of-pocket medical expenses, and help farming communities bounce back from health challenges. But have you ever wondered what it actually…

We have been working toward making health a more prominent topic within supply chains since we were founded in 2022. This year, we are one step closer to our goals – we will be hosting…

The article, dives into why health is a critical factor in hashtag coffee supply chains. Among the projects featured is our collaboration with the ACPCU cooperative, where Louisa Marie Truß shares how Elucid is working…

At Elucid, the work we do is rooted in working toward the SDGs. These goals were initially aimed to be completed by 2030, but progress is slow.

Shedding light on how integrating health services with national systems can transform lives in cocoa-growing communities.

Our investor elea’s blog highlights how Elucid’s health programs are transforming cocoa farming communities. By improving access to healthcare, farmers are reducing costs and building a more sustainable future.

Elucid partners with Bachmann Chocolate and Max Felchlin AG to advance sustainable cocoa cultivation and support cocoa farmers with direct healthcare services, securing their well-being and fostering long-term sustainability in the cocoa supply chain.

Elucid secures significant funding to revolutionize agro supply chain sustainability and farmer health

Elucid Social works on advancing human rights in global supply chains. Its digital solution is designed to help companies assess, report, and mitigate risks to human health and livelihoods in supply chains.

Recently, the social enterprise Elucid has become a member of our community. Elucid is committed to providing access to quality healthcare for smallholder producers within global supply chains. In the interview below, Louisa Marie Truß,…

Elucid collaborates with Sprüngli and Max Felchlin AG to deliver essential healthcare and promote sustainable cocoa production, significantly enhancing the quality of life for farmers in Grand Cru regions.

Discover how Felchlin’s ‘Salama Mateza’ project is revolutionizing healthcare for cocoa farmers in Madagascar by providing them with mobile-accessible insurance, aiming for sustainable health improvements and long-term self-financing.

Access to affordable healthcare is one of the most important ways to break the cycle of poverty, and it can have a profound impact on reducing negative coping mechanisms, such as child labor, as well…

An examination of the role Public-Private-Partnerships can play in the work towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

Elucid partnered with 60dB to hear from 275 farmers directly and explore how they could innovate further to meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.

In August and September, our co-founder and CEO, Julius Emmrich , visited key projects in Ghana and Madagascar. These trips were instrumental in gaining insights and driving progress for our mission. With established projects in…

Pesticides often carry a negative reputation due to concerns about their harmful chemicals and potential risks to human health. However, the broader consequences of pesticide use are seldom explored in depth. We run several health…

We co-organized a panel and side session that opened ways for a more inclusive sustainability dialogue.

Elucid is making a significant social impact by providing healthcare to underserved individuals, with over half accessing services for the first time. Our support has improved healthcare quality for 86% of beneficiaries and enhanced household…

Explore how Elucid’s ESG initiatives are boosting farmer health and productivity in Madagascar. Discover the transformative effects of our health insurance program on cocoa value chains.

Our Ghana Healthcare Program, a transformative initiative that provides comprehensive healthcare coverage to cocoa farmers in Suhum, enhancing their well-being and supporting sustainable agriculture.

Explore how Elucid’s digital platform enhances cocoa supply chain transparency, by providing farmers with health insurance and empowering manufacturers to meet ESG standards through scalable, impactful projects.

Dr. Julius Emmrich, shares Elucid’s work on reducing financial barriers to healthcare in agri supply chains and the replication of this approach to the artisanal mining sector in the DR Congo

We talk a lot about our ‘digital solutions’ in sustainable supply chain management. While this may make a lot of sense to us, many of you may wonder what we mean when discussing the benefits…

We recently posted about an interesting study conducted by IMPACT INTELLIGENCE in collaboration with the Bayer Foundation: “Healthy Planet, Healthy People”. With two of our projects rooted in Ecuador and Venezuela, we eagerly anticipated the…

We aim to change this by implementing healthcare projects in agricultural and mining value chains. By doing so, we improve the health and livelihoods of small-scale producers. To find out the extent of our impact,…

Since our partnership with Felchlin started, we’ve been united by a shared vision: to empower cocoa farmers by improving their health and livelihoods, and creating a fair and sustainable supply chain

Louisa Marie Truß spoke at the Better Cotton Conference, emphasizing how Elucid’s digital healthcare solutions help tackle poverty and improve productivity in farming communities by making healthcare more accessible and affordable.

Recent investment from UBS Optimus Foundation marks the finalization of Elucid’s seed funding round.