Are you reimagining the future of food and agriculture?
We’re calling on bold agripreneurs and innovators with fresh ideas to transform Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Apply for a chance to access funding from a ₦150 million pool to scale your solution and drive real impact.
Priority Areas:
* Cold chain and storage solutions
* Climate-smart and sustainable farming practices
* Smart farming (hydroponics, aeroponics, greenhouse, precision ag)
* Waste-to-value and circular economy solutions
* Digital platforms, ag-finance, and market linkage innovations
* Farm equipment design and local fabrication.
* Innovative Product Development
* Any other breakthrough solution improving efficiency, sustainability, or access in agriculture.
Registration Period: 23rd August – 8th September 2025
Participants must pay attention to the following:
• Business must be 1+ years with evidence of MVP or verifiable sales.
• Founder must be aged 18–40 years
• Open to startups, innovators, and teams working in agribusiness or food systems
• Must be based in Lagos or have a project impacting Lagos agrifood systems
• Must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
• Must be registered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA)
• Must have an innovative solution addressing a critical challenge in agriculture or food systems
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
• Innovation – Uniqueness and creativity of the solution
• Feasibility – Practicality within the Nigerian agricultural context
• Scalability – Potential to reach and impact many stakeholders
• Supply Chain & Logistics – Solutions for storage, transport, and distribution
• Sustainability – Alignment with sustainable agricultural practices
• Market Viability – Clear business model and market growth potential
• Presentation – Clarity, confidence, and effective communication
Applicants must also ensure that both the Video Pitch and Pitch Deck are correctly prepared, submitted in the right format, and easily accessible for review.
