Apply for the $50,000 African AgriTech Startup Business Idea!
In the fast evolving area of AgriTech, innovation need favorable conditions to thrive. While many African entrepreneurs have big ideas, they frequently struggle to get access to the resources and networks they need to make them a reality.
Supporting African startup companies that share agricultural technology aims can address local issues such as limited access to weather forecasts, crop information, and processing processes, allowing technology to bridge gaps and lift underprivileged populations. Investors in these companies can earn while also helping to advance socioeconomic growth and alleviate poverty.
$50,000 Startup Pitch Competition for Agritech
Early-stage agritech businesses that have raised less than $1 million, are under three years old, and have generated at least $5,000 in monthly recurring income for at least six months are eligible to compete in the MEST Africa Challenge 2024. They ought to come from major West African markets, such as Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mali, Togo, Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Côte d’Ivoire.
In addition to accessing MEST’s vast global network and earning $50,000 in equity capital, the winning firm will also gain crucial collaborations, mentorship, and investment options to further accelerate their growth and global visibility.
Deadline is application is October 4, 2024, you can apply here.
