AgroHack Challenge is seeking innovative ideas across the value chain of the agriculture industry. These ideas will be accelerated to create new opportunities for many young Nigerians.
The key objective of AgroHack Challenge is to harness innovative solutions that will enhance rapid growth in the agriculture food sector and increase output and profitability for farmers, create new jobs and increase food security in Nigeria.
About MasterCard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... read more
AgroHack Challenge
| Application Deadline | 01 Oct 2021 |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | MasterCard Foundation |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of AgroHack Challenge
- Participants also stand a chance to win up to one million naira
- Accelerator programme
- 5 days Enterprise boot camp
- Intense mentorship from a pool of international mentors
- Business support services
- Access to investors
- Access potential clients
- New market opportunities
Requirements for AgroHack Challenge Qualification
- Must have a team (minimum of 2 )
- Have an innovative or scalable business idea or model in the agricultural sector (ranging anywhere from farm to fork)
- Transform a community, a nation, a region, or have a global impact
- Have a minimum viable product
- Have a business model with a clear customer segment
- Have any market traction
Interview date, Process and Venue for AgroHack Challenge
Does your venture…
1. Have an innovative or scalable business idea or model in the agricultural sector (ranging anywhere from farm to fork)
2. Transform a community, a nation, a region, or have global impact
3. Have a Minimum Viable Product
4. Have a business model and is the customer segment clear
5. Have any market traction
Application Deadline
October 1, 2021How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to MasterCard Foundation on reg.smetoolkit.ng to applyFor more details, visit the website.
