Ag-SME Bootcamp & Pitch Competition 2026

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Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) in partnership with AGRA, SMEDAN, and Kaduna Business School Nigeria 2026

Information

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.

Benefits

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

Eligibility

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.

Application

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.

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

FundingFully funded

OrganiserEnterprise Development Centre (EDC) in partnership with AGRA, SMEDAN, and Kaduna Business School

LocationNigeria

Study level Early-career professional

Open toApplicants must be from Nigeria and able to participate in person; region restrictions apply to south-west, south-south and south-east.

Age18–35 years

Agriculture / Food Business / Entrepreneurship

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