0ABOUT FMN PRIZE FOR INNOVATION
Driving Food Self-Sufficiency in Nigeria Through Precision Agriculture
FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI) season 3
Project Theme:
Driving Food Self-Sufficiency in Nigeria Through Precision Agriculture
FMN Prize for Innovation initiative was established to encourage new ideas and innovations in the food and agro-allied sector in Nigeria and across the continent and how these can impact and enable a sustainable food system in Nigeria.
The 3rd season of the FMN – PFI will focus on discovering innovators within the food and agro-allied sector that are actively and innovatively driving the attainment of food self-sufficiency in Nigeria.
The Group through the PFI management team will assess, review, and test the processes utilized by these players, and provide winning ideas/content with resources and support needed to boost their business sustainability progressively.
Category 1:
Registered Businesses (Micro, Small & Medium Scale Enterprise Owners)
Category 2:
Nigerian Students (Undergraduates & Post Graduates)
Awards/Mode of Entry.
Are you a registered food or agro-allied business in Nigeria or you are a student with interest in the food and agro-allied industry, then you should participate in the second edition of FMN’s Prize for Innovation.
This year’s edition seeks innovative ways to develop and increase usage of local materials in the food industry, to meet local demands.
Application process For MSMEs
- To apply, visit this form
- Complete the form on or before 15th of February 2024.
- Upload a 60-second video and a short presentation on your Innovative techniques for Driving Food Self-Sufficiency in Nigeria Through Precision Agriculture
- Your presentation should clearly indicate how your idea will utilize precision agriculture to boost food production in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied sector.
- Your entry must be accompanied by a proof of Business registration.
Eligibility For MSMEs
- Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) that are registered in Nigeria and operate in the agro-processing and food production space.
- Your big idea and innovative solution must address the use of precision agriculture in boosting food production in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied sector.
- Your idea should have a solid proof-of-concept, a social or commercial purpose, and a clear roadmap to scale.
Application process For Nigerian Students
- To apply, visit this form
- Complete the form on or before 15th of February 2024.
- Upload a 60 seconds video on your Innovative techniques for Driving food self-sufficiency in Nigeria through precision agriculture
- Your presentation should clearly indicate how your idea will facilitate the use of precision agriculture to drive food self-sufficiency within the Nigerian food value chain.
- Participants are encouraged to post their entries on social media – Follow and tag @FMNGroup and get your friends to engage the post
Eligibility For Nigerian Students
- Nigerian Students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels)
- Your big idea and innovative solution must address the use of precision agriculture in boosting food production in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied sector.
- Your idea has a solid proof-of-concept and a social or commercial purpose.
Deadline: February 15, 2024
Click HERE to Apply
