UNDP and FCMB have launched the AgroHack Challenge to crowdsource innovative solutions to the challenges faced across the agricultural ecosystem in Benue State and Nigeria at large.
These challenges include:
- Production
- Processing
- Storage
- Agricultural Finance
- Agricultural Commerce
- Supply chain, etc.
The winners of the challenge will receive funding and incubation support for 3 months, as well as access to workspace, markets, and networks to aid business growth.
Requirements
- The challenge is open to agritech startups, agribusiness entrepreneurs, engineers, innovators, and tech solution enthusiasts across Nigeria.
- AgTech startups, entrepreneurs, innovators and enthusiasts across NigeriaAgriculture based research inistututes, university students, especially those studying Agric-related coursesSmallholder farmers and agricultural value chain players, conflict affected communities
Benefits and Prizes - Provide Agricultural value chain players in Benue State, and Nigeria at large, the resources to grow and scale their agri-businesses. Entrepreneurship coaching and Mentorship. Incubation. Startup Idea Validation. Access to local and international markets. Access to digital tools and infrastructure. Grant funding & follow-on investments.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the UNDP/FCMB AgroHack Challenge