Call for Applications: Lagos Agrithon 2025 ( N150 Million in Prizes + Mentorship)

Are you ready to revolutionize agriculture and make a lasting impact on the food systems of Lagos and Nigeria?

This is your opportunity to showcase groundbreaking ideas, gain mentorship from industry leaders, and secure funding to turn your vision into reality.

Don’t miss out—be part of the movement that’s shaping the future of agriculture.

Eligibility Criteria

Participants should address one or more of these categories:

• The business must be between 0-5years and the Founder must be aged 18-40years
• Open to startups, innovators, and teams working in the agribusiness or food systems sector
• Participants must be based in Lagos or have projects impacting Lagos agrifood system
• Must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
• Must be registered with Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA)
• Participants must have an innovative solution addressing a critical challenge in agriculture or food systems

Focus Areas:

Participants should address one or more of these categories:

• Sustainable Agriculture: Solutions for soil health, water management, and eco-friendly farming practices
• Food Production across value chains
• Agri-fintech: Financial tools and services for farmers and agribusinesses.
• Precision Farming: Use of IoT, AI, and other technologies to enhance productivity
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Innovations in storage, transportation, and distribution
• Food Security: Tackling hunger, reducing food waste, and improving affordability
• Agri-data Analytics: Leveraging data to optimize farming practices and decision-making.
• Value Addition: Processing and packaging solutions to increase product value

Competition Stages.

• Application Stage – Participants submit online applications, including detailed project descriptions, business models, and impact projections.
• Shortlisting – Top applicants are selected based on innovation, feasibility, and scalability.
• Screening – Shortlisted candidates pitch their ideas to a panel of industry experts for evaluation.
• Mentorship Phase – Selected candidates participate in a mentorship program with industry experts to refine their ideas.
• Pitch Day – Finalists present their solutions to a panel of judges, including industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.

Evaluation Criteria

• Innovation: How unique and creative is the solution?
• Feasibility: Can the solution be implemented successfully within the Nigerian agricultural context?
• Scalability: Does the idea have the potential to impact a large number of stakeholders?
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Innovations in storage, transportation, and distribution
• Sustainability: Does the solution align with sustainable agricultural practices?
• Market Viability: Is there a clear business model and market potential?
• Presentation: Clarity, confidence, and ability to convey the idea effectively during the pitch.

How to Apply

• Complete the online registration form HERE
• Submit your business pitch deck outlining the idea, target beneficiaries, and potential impact.