AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria 2026

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Heifer International in collaboration with Wennovation Hub Nigeria 2026

Information

The AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria 2026 is an enterprise development program initiated by Heifer International and implemented by Wennovation Hub to identify, nurture, and support innovative, technology-driven agritech enterprises led by youth. It targets early-stage or growth-stage youth-led agritech businesses with solutions impacting smallholder farmers at scale, offering coaching, technical assistance, networking opportunities, and cash prizes for top finalists.

Benefits

Coaching and mentorship tailored to business implementation, technical assistance to strengthen MVP and business/financial models, connections to financial and investment opportunities, networking with investors and stakeholders, and cash prizes totaling $40,000 distributed to top three winners.

Eligibility

Applicants must be aged 18-35 by the submission closing date, be a youth-led agritech enterprise, and meet criteria on feasibility, impact, and alignment with SDGs; Nigerian nationality with official ID required.

Application

Applications are submitted online.

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserHeifer International in collaboration with Wennovation Hub

LocationNigeria

Dates January 22, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Open toMust be a Nigerian national and operate within Nigeria

Age18–35 years

Agriculture / Food Business / Entrepreneurship Environment / Climate

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2025 The AYuTe Africa NextGen Challenge 2025

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