Applications are currently being accepted for The AGRA–SMEDANYouth Agri‑InnovationContest 2026 for Young Nigerian Agripreneurs. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The AGRA–SMEDANYouth Agri‑InnovationContest
The AGRA–SMEDAN Youth Agri-Innovation Contest 2026 is a national competition designed to identify, train, and fund young Nigerian agripreneurs. It targets Nigerians aged 18 to 35 who are running or developing agribusinesses, especially in the maize, rice, soybean, and related agrifood value chains.
Benefits of The AGRA–SMEDANYouth Agri‑InnovationContest
- Certified access-to-finance training
- Pitch rounds judged by expert reviewers
- A live Grand Finale and Deal Room with financiers
- Seed capital and support for ten winners
- Six months of mentorship and aftercare for winners
The AGRA–SMEDANYouth Agri‑InnovationContest Requirements
- Nigerian youth aged 18 to 35
- Running an agribusiness, or building one
- From any state in Nigeria
- Working in maize, rice, soybean or allied agrifood value chains
- At any stage, from idea to established business
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
16 October, 2026
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