Apply for the Fully Sponsored AG-SME Bootcamp & Pitch Competition Cohort 2
Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of the AG-SME Bootcamp and Pitch Competition, a fully sponsored programme designed to empower agribusiness SMEs by enhancing their investment readiness, improving access to finance, and connecting entrepreneurs with Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs).
The initiative is aimed at ambitious young agripreneurs looking to scale their businesses, attract investment, and build sustainable enterprises within Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Own or operate an agribusiness.
- Be involved in one of the following value chains:
- Rice
- Maize
- Soybeans
Also Apply: Apply Now: Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Entrepreneurship Training Programme (ETP) 8.0 for Nigerians
Benefits
Successful participants will receive:
- Business diagnostics and linkage sessions.
- Investment readiness training tailored for agribusiness SMEs.
- The opportunity to participate in the Pitch Competition and win up to ₦1 million in catalytic grant funding.
- One month of post-bootcamp advisory and business support.
- Access to experienced mentors, industry experts, and investment networks.
Programme Details
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Date: August 2026
- Format: Blended (Physical and Online)
- Participation Fee: Fully Sponsored
Also Apply: SMEDAN / CAC Free Business Registration for MSMEs | Register Now
The AG-SME Bootcamp is designed to equip young agribusiness owners with practical business development skills, investment strategies, and valuable industry connections needed to build competitive, investment-ready enterprises.
Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.