AgriLab, an initiative of Ventures Platform and Embassy of Ireland, Nigeria is now open for application from young agritech entrepreneurs.
The program aims to enable young Nigerians to turn their startup ideas into full-fledged business models ready for investment.
AgriLab focuses on the agritech sector, an area where Ireland is a world leader and in which Nigeria needs to develop in order to diversify its economy and meet the demands of a fast-growing population.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
1.) You are a Nigerian with a business idea in the agritech space that clearly identifies the problem it solves.
2.) You have a sustainable and scalable business model.
3.) You are resident in Nigeria
4.) You are between the ages of 18 – 35
5.) You are available to participate in the entire program if selected
6.) You are able to travel to Ireland for a business visit as part of this program
7.) You have a valid International Passport for the duration of the trip.
8.) Team Capabilities
9.) Agribusiness is Tech-enabled
10.) A completed application form
Benefits.
1.) 3-Day Ideation Workshop and Bootcamp: Selected startups get to learn the requisite knowledge needed to be accepted into the Incubation Program.
2.) Incubation: Participants will be exposed to workshops, mentorship, and office spaces.
3.) Seed Capital: Participants get to receive $2,000 in seed capital.
4.) A Trip to Ireland: The winning team will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Ireland to meet and network with potential business partners and state agencies.
Application deadline – 18th December 2019
