SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026

The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026 is a free, year-long support programme for African start-ups creating impact in the agricultural sector. It provides investor-ready advisory, technical support, and access to a community of founders, experts, and investors. The programme includes a fully funded year-long package with a structured mix of budgets, loans, and mentorship opportunities, culminating in investment and partnership facilitation.

Technical assistance budgets, access to loans, advisory from an IT consultancy, sponsored travel to events, investor introductions, and a community of 100+ portfolio companies.

Applicants must be for-profit and registered in Africa, have a management team of at least two people, be pre-seed through Series A, have a minimum viable product with revenue and paying customers, and operate in AgriFoodTech or agricultural-adjacent sectors with a tech-enabled innovation.

Apply by 28 September in English or French via the provided apply link.