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  Small and medium enterprises in the agriculture sector can apply for the Agribusiness Challenge Fund. The program is to aid SMEs with funds to scale up their operations.
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Support from the Agribusiness Challenge Fund ranges from US$ 500,000 to US$ 2,500,000, which will be disbursed over three years for applicants based on their development stage. Funding for organizations will be determined on a case-by-case basis after a thorough evaluation of proposals from different organizations. The categories of interest for the Agribusiness Challenge are:
  • Primary Production
  • Processing and aggregation
  • Trading and market linkages
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To be eligible for the program:

  • You must be involved in the focus sector (agriculture).
  • You must be an existing for-profit small and medium enterprise.
  • You must be contributing at least 30% of the total project cost.
  • Your idea must be practical, innovative, and scalable, aiming to create job opportunities for young people.
  • Your business must adhere to fundamental human rights, labour standards, and environmental management laws both domestically and internationally.
  • It would help if you were not involved in any acts of terrorism or support for terror organizations.
The deadline for applications is November 22, 2024. Click HERE to apply.
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This article was first published on 14th August 2024
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