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BOLDEST AFRICAN AGRIPRENEURS, FRONT AND CENTRE GOGETTAZ AGRIPRENEUR PRIZE COMPETITION 

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Application Deadline: June 28, 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 rewards Africa’s most innovative young food and agribusiness entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and global visibility. The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is one of Africa’s leading platforms for youth-led agribusiness ventures, recognising innovative, scalable and impact-driven solutions across the food system.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any business in agrifood systems including but not limited to production, aggregation & logistics, agro-processing, digital innovations etc

All six criteria must be met at the time of submission.

Aged 18–35 on the date of submission to the competition

Hold nationality (with an official ID) from an African Union member state

Your venture is headquartered in an African Union member state

Your venture is legally registered in an AU member state (or will be registered by 28 June 2026)

You are the founder or co-founder and play an active role in its operations and leadership

No criminal record related to corruption, tax evasion, financial impropriety, or any felony

BENEFIT:

A $50,000 cash prize award for 1 male & 1 female led promising businesses. Impact awards—$60,000 total: $15,000 to each business excelling in key areas including Technology & Innovation, Nutrition & Food Security, Job Creation, Climate Resilience and Gender Equity.

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2026 AGRICULTURAL TRAINING PROGRAMME – LEVENTIS FOUNDATION NIGERIA

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Application Deadline:  Saturday, 21 February, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Leventis Foundation Nigeria is a charitable organisation dedicated to empowering youths and farmers through training in modern, sustainable agricultural practices and the responsible use of natural resources. The schools provide comprehensive one-year training programs designed for young men and women passionate about building rewarding careers in farming and agribusiness. Participants gain hands-on experience across diverse areas of agriculture, agricultural value chains, and farm enterprises.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is open to both male and female candidates who are eager to develop sustainable careers in agriculture and agribusiness.

Applicants should fulfill the following conditions, among others:

Be physically fit.

Ability to read and write in English (evidence of a minimum of junior secondary school may be required).

Aged between 18 and 40 years old.

Pass both the written and oral tests before final selection.

Should demonstrate a perceivable interest in agriculture.

Proof of a farming background is an advantage.

Please bring the following documents on the day of the examination:

A handwritten cover letter.

A letter of attestation, signed by either the Chairman or Secretary of your Local Government of Origin or a Justice of the Peace (JP).

Attach the following documents:

Two (2) recent passport-sized photographs.

Three (3) reference letters.

Photocopies of your academic qualifications or any other relevant documents.

Note: Applicants can also submit a physical application if they are located near the school locations.

Application Deadline: Saturday, 21 February, 2026

Screening/Examination comes up on Saturday, 28 February, 2026

For further inquiries, please contact:

Mrs Janet Egbe-Owoicho, Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd./Gte

Email: leventisfoundation@gmail.com, Telephone: 0708 552 4233

For more information, visit the official website: www.leventisfoundation.org.ng

BENEFIT:

Comprehensive Agricultural Training: A one-year immersive program covering various agricultural fields and agribusiness.

Free of Cost: Tuition, boarding, and feeding are provided entirely free of charge for successful candidates.

Empowering Future Farmers: The objective is to nurture generations of skilled, practical farmers who will catalyze agricultural transformation in their communities and contribute to advancing the food system.

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