Apply for the 2025 Agribusiness E-Academy Funding Programme. Win up to €2,000, receive mentorship, hardware support, and training for innovative agribusiness ideas in cocoa, maize, livestock, or cashew value chains.
Location: OACPS member states (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific)
Sponsor / Host: Agribusiness Facility in partnership with MSME Africa
Programme Overview
The Agribusiness E-Academy Funding Programme is aimed at emerging agripreneurs who want to transform their ideas into viable, climate-smart, investment-ready ventures. Participants will complete free e-learning modules and, based on their business ideas in cocoa, maize, livestock (cattle, sheep, goats), or cashew value chains, compete for funding and support.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be 18 years or older
- Reside in a member state of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS)
- Operate (or propose) a business idea in one or more of the following:cocoa, maize, cashew, livestock
- Complete all mandatory Agribusiness E-Academy courses
- Participation in e-learning and submission is free of charge
Benefits
- €2,000 funding for winning ideas
- A laptop, tablet, or relevant software tools for business operations
- Expert mentorship, training, and incubation support
- Access and linkages to financial institutions and investor networks
Competition Timeline
- Window 1: 15 September – 7 November 2025
- Window 2: 1 February – 30 April 2026
- Window 3: 1 June – 31 August 2026
How to Apply
- Register on the Agribusiness E-Academy / ATINGI platform.
- Complete the mandatory courses, including “Climate Smart Agri-Business Adaptation,” “Business Model Canvas,” and “Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness.”
- Develop your business idea using the Business Model Canvas (AgriCanvas) template.
- Submit your idea along with your certificate ID from the final course via the official submission portal.