FCMB Agritech Hackathon and Venture Building

The FCMB Agritech Hackathon and Venture Building is now accepting applications for 2024.

This programme aims to find and support early-stage agritech businesses across Africa.

It is designed to offer valuable resources and opportunities to innovative startups in the agricultural sector.

Programme Overview

The FCMB Agritech Hackathon and Venture Building Programme spans six months.

It includes a three-month hackathon, followed by a prize-giving event.

There are also six weeks of venture building sprints.

The programme concludes with an Investor Day and a documentary premiere.

These phases help agritech startups develop their solutions and attract investments.

Phases of the Programme

1. Hackathon: This phase focuses on developing innovative solutions.
2. Venture Building: This phase offers support for scaling and refining the business.

Thematic Areas

The programme covers several key areas:

• Funding the Future of Agriculture: Explore ways to secure financial support for agritech ventures.
• Credit Where Credit is Due: Address issues related to access to credit for agribusinesses.
• Infrastructure Innovation: Develop new solutions for agricultural infrastructure.
• AgriTech for Productivity: Enhance productivity through technological advancements.
• Market Access for Smallholder Farmers: Improve market access for small farmers.
• Empowering Farmers through Training: Provide training to boost farmers’ skills.
• Securing the Food Supply: Focus on strategies to ensure a stable food supply.
• Scaling Smallholder Farms: Support the growth of smallholder farms.
• Agribusiness for Economic Growth: Promote agribusiness as a driver of economic growth.
• Data Management for Smallholder Farmers: Improve data management practices for small farmers.

Benefits

Participants can gain:

• Cash Awards: Winners receive financial rewards.
• Mentorship: Access to guidance from industry experts.
• Venture Building Support: Top teams get funding, office space, and marketing support.
• Industry Networks: Opportunities to connect with industry professionals.
• Partnerships and Investments: Potential for collaboration and investment.

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• Have an early-stage business idea.
• Form a team with relevant skills in agriculture, technology, business, and marketing.
• Show a strong passion for agriculture and a commitment to the programme.
• Be a legally registered company or individual team of hackers.

Application Process

Apply online at the FCMB Agritech Hackathon and Venture Building Programme application page.

The deadline for applications is 5th September 2024.

This programme offers a great opportunity to advance agritech solutions and gain significant support for growing a business.