Do you have an agribusiness idea or a young business in maize, livestock, cashew or cocoa? The Agribusiness Facility for Africa (ABF) wants to hear from you. Through its Agribusiness e-Academy, it is running the Agribusiness Growth Challenge 2026. You take free courses first, then submit your business model to compete for awards. The programme is run by GIZ ABF with funding from the European Union and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Key Eligibility Criteria
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must live in a member country of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). Nigeria is one.
- Your idea or business must focus on maize, livestock (cattle, sheep or goats), cashew or cocoa.
- You must finish all three required courses.
- You must get a valid certificate ID from the final course, Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness.
- You must submit a business model that covers your venture, how it handles climate risks, how it will make money and how much capital you need.
Benefits
- €6,000 in business growth funding.
- A Dell Pro 14 Essential laptop for one selected participant.
- A place in the Agribusiness Mentoring Programme.
- Free training of about five hours, with no course fee.
- A certificate after assessment or participation.
The three courses are Climate-Smart Agribusiness: Adaptation, Business Model Canvas, and Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness.
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How to Apply
- Create an account or sign in to the Agribusiness e-Academy on atingi: https://online.atingi.org/
- Complete the three required courses.
- Prepare your business model in the programme's required format.
- Submit it through the official form before October 30, 2026: https://kobo-ee.giz.de/single/8kGXuey4
Disclaimer.
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