Agribusiness Product Innovation Support 2026 Application Form and Requirements
The Value Chain for Agribusiness, Climate and Employment (VACE) Project, implemented by GIZ and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with co-funding from the European Union (EU), is inviting applications from agribusiness SMEs, food processors and product innovators for the Agribusiness Product Innovation Support 2026.
The initiative supports businesses developing innovative products using dairy, cocoa and their by-products.
Benefits
- Technical support for product development and launch
- Business development support to improve products and business performance
- Opportunities to showcase products at market exhibitions
- Potential collaboration on product development, monitoring and evaluation
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have experience in dairy or cocoa processing, food production or a related value-added industry.
- Be willing to develop and launch at least one new product using dairy, cocoa or their by-products.
- Have an existing product or a plan to develop or improve one.
- Have a legally registered business with valid permits or evidence of an ongoing registration process.
- Have at least one marketing channel, such as social media, direct orders, retail outlets or supermarkets.
- Be willing to share product recipes and participate in monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to innovation, improved production and market expansion.
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Eligible sectors include food and beverages, bakery and pastry, agrifood processing, cosmetics, health and wellness, nutraceuticals and other related value-added industries.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified businesses should prepare a detailed proposal explaining their product idea and submit it by email.
Application Email: flora.asibe@giz.de
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026