Ag-SME Bootcamp & Pitch Competition 2026

The Ag-SME Bootcamp & Pitch Competition 2026 is a fully sponsored, 3-day intervention aimed at strengthening agricultural small and medium enterprises, improving investment readiness, and enhancing access to finance for young agri-entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Shortlisted participants will pitch before a panel of judges, with up to 8 winners each receiving a catalytic grant of ₦1,000,000.

Participation in a fully sponsored bootcamp, mentorship and feedback, and potential catalytic grants of up to ₦1,000,000 for winning pitches.

Applicants should be aged between 18 and 35 years old, currently running or actively building an agri-business with a value-chain focus on rice, maize, or soybeans, and must be ready to participate in person at the bootcamp venue.

Applicants fill out an online registration form, provide details about their agribusiness and value chain, review and submit, await shortlist notification, and participate in the bootcamp and final pitch if selected.