About this opportunity
Annual competition supporting agripreneurs across Africa with cash prizes, business development services, and investor exposure.
African Development Bank is offering this competition to Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 across Pan-African. It is designed for ventures working in Agriculture at the MSME, Agriculture, Youth-led stage.
The opportunity offers Up to $120,000, with support including Cash prizes up to $120,000, Business development support, Investor showcase. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-08-16. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.
Quick facts
What you can get
- Cash prizes up to $120,000
- Business development support
- Investor showcase
Who can apply
- Registered agribusiness in Africa
- Operating for at least 1 year
- Youth-led ventures encouraged
What you need to apply
Application tips
- 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
- 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
- 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
- 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.
This round has closed
Applications are no longer open. Check the organiser's page for the next cycle, or browse opportunities that are open now.
