The AWARD Leadership Program for African Women in Agriculture
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 AWARD Leadership Program, aimed at empowering young African women in agricultural sciences. This program is open to women under the age of 35 from selected African countries, including Nigeria. Read more about Personal Development Funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and managed by the […]
Applications Open for the THRIVE Academy Pre-Accelerator for AgriTech Startups
Applications are currently ongoing for the THRIVE Academy Pre-Accelerator for AgriTech startups. This program is a 12-week pre-accelerator designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers who intend to turn their innovations into revenue-generating solutions. If you run a venture or are conducting research in the AgriTech space, here’s a chance for you to receive […]
Apply for the AGRA Value4Her Nigeria Project
The AGRA Value4Her Nigeria Project, in collaboration with the African Management Institute (AMI), is set to empower women interested in agricultural businesses and willing to scale their operations, expose them to financial opportunities and new markets, and equip them with skills for financial management. Read more about Opportunities Empowering 3,000 women-led agricultural ventures with […]
How Agric Economy Consultancy Helps Agric Businesses Start and Scale in Nigeria
Agro consultancy firms like Agric Economy Consultancy provide essential guidance for both new and established ventures. They offer tailored insights and expert strategies to help clients navigate the complexities of starting and managing agricultural businesses, enabling them to make informed decisions that drive profitability and growth. Read more about Business At the heart of […]
Apply For the AGCO Agriculture Foundation Grants
Through Benevity, its grant application platform, the AGCO Agriculture Foundation is inviting proposals from nonprofit organizations with innovative ideas in the agricultural sector. Read more about Grants AGCO is offering grants aimed at supporting youth-led innovative agricultural programs to yield high impact and create sustainable food systems. The AGCO Agriculture Foundation will disburse grants […]
Register for the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 1.0
The Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 1.0 is a unique platform created to promote meaningful and impactful innovations, collaborations, and conversations within the agricultural sector. Read more about Opportunities Apart from establishing a sustainable agricultural and food system, the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit is committed to bringing together policymakers, thought leaders, and industry professionals to analyze emerging […]
Apply for the 2024 IITA Agribusiness Training Program for Nigerians
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is calling on agricultural business owners between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply for the IITA Youth Agribusiness Training Program. Read more about Opportunities The Agribusiness Training Program is a unique program aimed at providing six months of training, mentorship, and business development in the […]
Applications Open for the FAO Regional Office for Africa 2025 Internship Program
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is inviting qualified individuals to apply for a place in its internship program for Africans. The Regional Office for Africa Internship is open to persons aged 18 and above who want to gain valuable experience working with one of the world’s foremost international intervention organizations. Read more […]
The D-Prize Challenge 2025 for Social Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the D-Prize Challenge 2025. This initiative is designed to support organizations working to end extreme poverty in low or middle-income countries. It offers startup grants of up to $20,000 to social entrepreneurs who are launching new organizations—whether they be charities, NGOs or for-profit ventures –that exist to tackle poverty. […]
Apply for the AECF SME Investment Window Round 2
In a bid to empower women economically and promote their participation in the traditional and non-traditional agricultural business sectors, the AECF SME Investment Window Round 2 is inviting applications for women in Nigeria to stand a chance of gaining grants in the Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW-Nigeria) program’s CAN $15.7 million, funded by […]
Cocoa Production in Nigeria
Cocoa production is a big deal for Nigeria’s economy. It’s the country’s top agricultural export and plays a crucial role in its trade. Right now, Nigeria is the fourth largest producer of cocoa in the world, behind Ivory Coast, Indonesia, and Ghana. It’s also the third largest exporter, after Ivory Coast and Ghana. Read more […]
Apply For The $50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize
Factor E Ventures has launched the Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize to help smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia prevent post-harvest loss. This initiative is in partnership with Shell Foundation, FCDO, ISF Advisors, MicroSave Consulting (MSC), and AndMore Associates. Read more about Opportunities Sadly, one-third of all food produced globally is lost or […]
How Thrive Agric Is Supporting Farmers In Nigeria
Agriculture is a major component, if not the backbone of Nigeria’s economy. However, many farmers face significant challenges, from lack of funding to insufficient access to modern farming techniques. Thrive Agric, a Nigerian agricultural technology (agritech) startup, is contributing to the ongoing efforts to improve operations in this sector by providing essential support to […]
How Zenvus Is Driving Innovations in the Nigerian Agricultural Sector
Agriculture has always been the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, supporting millions of livelihoods. However, despite its potential, the sector has faced numerous challenges, including low productivity, outdated farming techniques, and climate change impacts. So many technologies and startups are emerging, designing solutions for these many problems. Zenvus, is a pioneering AgriTech company working in […]
Apply For the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge (Up To $1 Million)
If you run a startup that is focused on advancing a sustainable future for agriculture and you need funds to scale up operations, apply for the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge. Read more about Opportunities The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is aimed at supporting startups who are creating solutions that are sustainable for agriculture, with […]
Hydroponic Farming in Nigeria: How to Get Started
Hydroponic farming has taken off and is a preferred approach to growing crops for many hobbyists and commercial farmers. While this is increasingly true in many parts of the world, hydroponic farming in Nigeria is still very much in its infancy. A scattering of farmers use it to cultivate vegetables and can achieve faster […]