FATE Foundation has opened applications for the Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2020.
The Agribusiness Accelerator Program targets outstanding Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs (Founders, CEOs, and Owner-managers) whose businesses are currently at the growth stage and who are looking to scale their business expand their market reach and attract potential investors and strategic partners.
The program duration of the Agribusiness Accelerator Program is 4-6 months and includes a one-week accelerator bootcamp, interactive workshops, consulting sessions, business support services, one-on-one and group mentoring sessions with a team of seasoned sector faculty members and advisors.
The Program is implemented by ScaleUp Lab, FATE Foundation, and supported by Africa Capital Alliance (ACA) Foundation.
Key focus areas:
1.) Input Supply
2.) Animal and/or Crop Production
3.) Processing
4.) Packaging
5.) Logistics and Distribution
6.) Trading and Retailing
7.) Financing
Start of Program
The Agribusiness Accelerator Program will commence in June 2020 with an induction session and an intensive one-week accelerator bootcamp in Lagos.
This will be followed by a detailed GAP Analysis to help each entrepreneur develop an individual growth plan and tailored roadmap that addresses the growing needs of the business to scale.
Program Sessions
The sessions are designed for capacity building through workshop and coaching sessions, peer learning and feedback, one-to-one mentoring, and individual growth support for each participating entrepreneur and business.
Entrepreneurs will have opportunities to meet and interact with several entities including agribusiness experts, experienced entrepreneurs, senior-level professionals, advisors, mentors, partners, and investors.
Finally, a Demo Day will be held at the end of the accelerator program which will provide a platform for the entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative agribusiness solutions and pitch to key funding partners.
End of Program
The program will close out with the official graduation and presentation of certificates at the FATE Annual Celebration on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020.
Application opens on Friday, March 13, 2020, and closes at 11:59 midnight WAT on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Click here to apply and for more details.
