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AGRA, SMEDAN open agribusiness contest for young Nigerians

AGRA and SMEDAN have opened applications for a national agribusiness contest offering seed funding, mentorship, and training to young Nigerians aged 18-35. Read More: https://punchng.com/agra-smedan-open-agribusiness-contest-for-young-nigerians/

AGRA, SMEDAN open agribusiness contest for young Nigerians

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, and Jesnoch International Limited have launched applications for a national agribusiness competition aimed at young Nigerians. The Annual Youth in Agribusiness Innovation Contest is open to individuals aged 18 to 35 who are involved in agricultural businesses, from the idea stage to established enterprises.

The competition, funded by AGRA, offers ten winners seed funding, mentorship, and introductions to financiers and off-takers. Thirty finalists will pitch their businesses in Lagos on October 29, 2026, with the prizes presented at the National MSME Conference in Lagos from November 8 to 10, 2026. The contest portal opened applications on October 8, 2026, and will close on October 16, 2026.

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