Deadline: 31-May-2026

The Agribusiness e-Academy offers a free step-by-step learning pathway for early-stage agripreneurs to develop climate-smart, investment-ready business concepts. Participants complete three courses and create an AgriCanvas based on the Business Model Canvas. Successful submissions are eligible for €2,000 in funding, a tablet or laptop, or mentoring support, with submissions closing on 31 May 2026.

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Overview of the Opportunity

The Agribusiness e-Academy aims to strengthen young and emerging agripreneurs by:

• Building viable, climate-smart agribusiness ideas

• Providing practical knowledge in business model development, cost analysis, pricing, and margins

• Teaching climate adaptation strategies for agricultural value chains

• Preparing participants for potential investment and scaling opportunities

Participants transform their agribusiness ideas into structured, investment-ready proposals using the AgriCanvas, a tailored Business Model Canvas for agribusinesses.

Learning Pathway

The learning pathway consists of three mandatory courses:

1. Business Model Canvas for Agribusinesses

2. Climate-Smart Agribusiness: Adaptation

   • Courses 1 and 2 can be completed in any order

3. Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness

   • Unlocks after completing the first two courses

   • Provides a certificate ID, required for submission

Application Process

1. Create a free account on the atingi platform

2. Complete all three Agribusiness e-Academy courses

3. Develop your AgriCanvas using the official template

4. Submit the AgriCanvas via the official submission form:

   • Enter the full AgriCanvas directly in the form (no uploads)

   • Describe the climate-smart or resilience component

   • Explain the revenue model and projected income

   • Estimate capital required to start or scale the business

Funding and Awards

• Monetary prize: €2,000 for selected ideas

• Other support: Tablet or laptop, and mentoring to further develop the agribusiness

• Participation and course completion are completely free, with no hidden costs

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old

• Based in a member state of the OACPS (Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States)

• Have an agribusiness idea related to:

  • Cocoa

  • Maize

  • Cashew

  • Livestock (cattle, sheep, or goats)

• One submission per applicant per window; if multiple submissions are made with the same certificate ID, only the last valid submission counts

Key Notes

• Ideas not selected can be improved and resubmitted in future windows

• Continued participation in Agribusiness e-Academy courses is encouraged to strengthen proposals

• Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

FAQs

1. Is there a fee to participate?
No, all courses and competition participation are free of charge.

2. Can multiple ideas be submitted?
No, only one submission per applicant per window is allowed.

3. What are the eligible crops or livestock?
Cocoa, maize, cashew, cattle, sheep, or goats.

4. Who can apply?
Applicants must be 18+, based in an OACPS member state, and have a relevant agribusiness idea.

5. What support is offered to winners?
€2,000 in funding, a tablet or laptop, and mentoring support for business development.

6. What is an AgriCanvas?
A Business Model Canvas adapted for agribusiness, used to structure ideas into investment-ready proposals.

7. When is the submission deadline?
31 May 2026.

Conclusion

The Agribusiness e-Academy opportunity equips young agripreneurs with practical knowledge, climate-smart strategies, and investment-ready skills. By completing the learning pathway and submitting a fully developed AgriCanvas, participants gain access to funding, mentoring, and tools to bring their agribusiness ideas to life.

For more information, visit Agribusiness e-Academy.