The AgriTech4Tunisia Innovation Challenge is now accepting applications for 2026, inviting early-stage agri-tech innovators to refine, validate, and scale technology solutions that strengthen food security and resilience in agriculture. This programme blends mentorship, technical support, market access, and acceleration to drive high-impact ventures from prototype to market readiness.
What the Challenge Offers (Benefits)
🌍 Market & Ecosystem Insights
Gain a deep understanding of Tunisia’s agricultural sector and food systems while aligning your solution with real local needs.
🚀 Bootcamp & Acceleration Support
Selected teams attend a fully funded, 4-day immersive bootcamp in Tunisia to refine strategy and build networks. A 3-month sponsored acceleration programme then provides entrepreneurial training, technical assistance, pitch coaching, and business development support.
📈 Expert Guidance & Mentorship
Receive tailored mentorship from global experts, CGIAR scientists, and agricultural specialists to improve your product, business model, and go-to-market approach.
🤝 Investor & Partner Connections
Interact with commercial partners, ecosystem players, and potential investors to explore piloting, adoption, or investment opportunities.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
This challenge is aimed at early-stage agri-tech teams working on innovations that:
✔ Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) — ideally tested with end-users
✔ Are actively fundraising at pre-seed or seed stage
✔ Address real market needs for smallholder farmers or value chain actors
✔ Align with one or more priority innovation areas listed below
Focus Areas (Innovation Themes)
Applicants should target one or more of the following priority areas:
Sustainable water management & smart irrigation
Precision agriculture & input optimisation
Climate-smart tools and services
Post-harvest solutions & market access
Agri-finance tools to expand inclusion
Strengthening agricultural value chains & circular economy solutions
Digital extension services & capacity building tools
These themes reflect pressing challenges in African and Mediterranean food systems, from climate variability to technology adoption barriers.
Why This Opportunity Matters
Agri-tech holds strong potential to transform food systems by increasing productivity, improving resource use efficiency, and building resilience to climate shocks. Yet early-stage innovations often lack the mentorship, technical support, or market access to scale. The AgriTech4Tunisia Innovation Challenge bridges this gap by offering science-linked acceleration support through partnership with CGIAR research centres and global ecosystem partners.
This programme is especially relevant for:
Tech founders building solutions for smallholder or commercial agriculture
Researchers & scientists with tangible innovations
**Entrepreneurs targeting climate-smart and digital agri-solutions
Startups looking to expand into North African and Mediterranean markets
Application Deadline & Timeline
📅 Deadline:12 February 2026 (23:59 GMT+1)
Shortlisted innovators will be invited to the bootcamp and selected for the acceleration programme soon after. The full timeline, including bootcamp and mentoring phases, is provided upon selection.
Review eligibility & innovation themes to ensure your project fits one or more focus areas.
Prepare your submission — include your MVP description, business model, impact goals, market strategy, and team background.
Submit your application online before the 12 February 2026 deadline.
Await notification from the selection committee for bootcamp and acceleration invites.
Tips for a Application
✔ Explain the problem you’re solving and how your solution directly benefits farmers or agribusinesses.
✔ Share evidence of testing or early user feedback from your MVP.
✔ Clarify your business model and growth strategy, including how you plan to scale.
✔ Highlight team expertise and operational readiness — potential reviewers look for strong technical and market experience.
