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Cash Awards
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6 Months
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The FCMB Agritech Hackathon & Venture Building Program 2024 is a 6-month program to support early-stage businesses across Africa. The program, supported by FMO, aims to identify and groom innovative AgriTech startups with solutions to agricultural challenges. The program consists of a 3-month Hackathon, 6 weeks of venture-building sprints, and an Investor Day program with a Documentary premiere.
The program is divided into two phases: Hackathon and Venture Building. The Hackathon phase focuses on identifying and selecting promising AgriTech startups. The Venture Building phase provides selected startups funding, mentorship, and resources to develop their ventures.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Your business idea should be in the early stages of development.
You should have a team with a mix of skills and experience relevant to building an Agritech business.
You should have a strong passion for agriculture and a desire to impact the industry positively.
You should be committed to participating fully in the program and working hard to develop your venture.
Be a legally registered company either as a business name or limited; individual teams of hackers are also encouraged to apply to the hackathon.
The program is a 6-month with a 3-month Hackathon and 6 weeks of Venture Building sprints. The winners of the Hackathon will receive cash awards, mentorship, and qualification for the Venture Building program. The top teams in the Venture Building program will receive funding, office space, access to industry networks, marketing support, and opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and investments.
The program focuses on various thematic areas, including:
Funding the Future of Agriculture
Credit Where Credit is Due
Infrastructure Innovation
AgriTech for Productivity
Market Access for Smallholder Farmers
Empowering Farmers Through Training
Securing the Food Supply
Scaling Smallholder Farms
Agribusiness for Economic Growth
Data Management for Smallholder Farmers
The FCMB Agritech Hackathon & Venture Building Program 2024 application deadline is September 5, 2024.
The selection process for the program involves a multi-stage evaluation process. The program organizers will evaluate applications based on the criteria outlined in the eligibility section.
For more information about the program, visit the FCMB Agritech Hackathon website: FCMB Agritech Hackathon.
The program organizers may require participants to submit reports on their progress and achievements throughout the program.
For More funding Opportunities, Visit Global Funding Opportunities.
Fellowship
1500000 INR
Fellowship
250000 GBP
Research Grant
15000000 INR
Seed and Start Up Grant
900000 INR
Fellowship
Not Specified
Research Grant
3900000 INR
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