Deadline: 20 April 2018
Fate Foundation is seeking applications for its 2018 ScaleUp Lab Agribusiness Accelerator Programme.
The Agribusiness Accelerator Programme targets outstanding Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs whose businesses are currently at growth stage (2-4 years) and who are looking to scale their business expand their market reach and attract potential investors and strategic partners.
Programme duration 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 Agribusiness Accelerator Programme will commence in May 2018 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 needs of the business to scale.
The programme will close out with presentation of certificates at the FATE Annual Celebration on Thursday, December 6th, 2018.
Focus Areas
- Input Supply
- Animal and/or Crop Production
- Processing
- Packaging
- Logistics and Distribution
- Trading and Retailing
- Financing
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must be
- A Nigerian citizen (male or female)
- Between ages 21-35 as at April 30th, 2018
- An entrepreneur operating in the agribusiness sector
- A CAC registered business in growth stage (Only one participant per business will be accepted)
- Available to participate FULL-TIME in the one-week bootcamp in Lagos between (Monday, May 21, 2018 – Saturday, May 26, 2018) and ALL other activities required throughout the duration of the programme.
- Able to cover all personal, transportation or communication costs.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Nigeria
For more information, please visit Fate Foundation.