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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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Opportunities, Scholarships

LASOMA FULLY FUNDED PHD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (FUNDED BY EUROPEAN COMMISSION)

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Application Deadline: June 22, 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

LaSoMa provides comprehensive financial support for PhD candidates pursuing research in laser manufacturing for solar systems components with a focus on zero-defect, zero-waste production and climate change mitigation. Mobility duration ranges from 6 to 36 months. Funded by the European Commission.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for a LaSoMa scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Nationality & ResidenceMust be national and resident of an African country at time of application
Target GroupTarget Group 1: Graduate of one of the LaSoMa participating HEIs, OR Target Group 2: Graduate from another African HEI not participating as a beneficiary
PhD EntryRecognised Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or related field
LanguageProficiency in English (language of instruction)
Previous ScholarshipMust not have previously received scholarship under any Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2022-2027 project
No Double-DippingMust commit not to benefit from another EU-funded scholarship scheme (e.g., Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus) during LaSoMa mobility period
Research AlignmentResearch interests must align with LaSoMa focus areas (laser manufacturing, solar systems, climate change)
Inclusion GoalsProject targets: 30% women, 10% special needs. Applicants from under-represented groups strongly encouraged

Scholarship holders undertake research in one or more of the following LaSoMa priority areas:

Laser Manufacturing Technologies

Laser cutting, welding, cladding, additive manufacturing for solar panels and batteries

Digital Twins & Lifecycle Modelling

Digital twin frameworks, lifecycle sustainability modelling, scanning optics integration

AI/ML for Zero-Defect Manufacturing

Machine learning, big data science, AI-driven quality control and process optimisation

Solar Materials & Climate Mitigation

Photovoltaic materials, battery components, sustainable production, climate change mitigation

BENEFIT:

100% tuition fees covered by European Commission funding

Monthly stipend for living expenses throughout the programme

Medical insurance coverage

Research consumables and equipment access at partner universities

Travel support for preparatory school, research visits, and conferences

Access to industry partners (BStars, DWA) and laser manufacturing facilities

LaSoMa Preparatory Graduate School included soft skills and technical training.

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