Application Deadline: 28th October, 2016
Winners will be announced on 31st October.
Eligible Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
To be taken at (country): Nairobi, Kenya
About the Programme: Applications are now being accepted from institutions and enterprises until October 28, with winners to be notified on October 31.
GAIA is pleased to announce that Gender in Agribusiness Investments in Africa (GAIA) is now accepting applications from institutions and enterprises for the 2016 GAIA AgTech Innovation Challenge. GAIA has been launched by AWARD.
to increase agribusiness investments in technological and business model innovations that benefit African women value chain actors. Do you have a big idea that has been piloted successfully in East Africa that focuses on:
- Closing yield gaps in crop and livestock value chains
- Reducing post-harvest losses
- Improving agri-market efficiencies
We are looking for institutions and business enterprises with innovations spanning the research-to-commercialization continuum, and those addressing business model re-invention.
GAIA is looking for enterprises that are women-led or have women managers, have a clear for-profit business model with high potential for scale, have some proof of concept on the ground, have conducted pilots and are preferably generating revenues.
Type: Entrereneurship Pitch Programme
Eligibility: AWARD GAIA is looking for enterprises that:
- Are in the agriculture or allied sectors with an innovative technology or business model
- Are women-led or have women managers
- Have an experienced, credible and dedicated investors and management team
- Have a clear for-profit business model with high potential for scale
- Have some proof of concept on the ground, conducted pilots and are preferably generating revenues
- Are looking for funding to commercialize/scale
- Have operations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Number of Awardees: 20
Value of Programme: Winners will benefit from participation in an intensive, 2-day boot camp, which will culminate in a showcase to potential investors, partners, and other key players in the agriculture sector.
Duration of Programme: Companies will be showcased from November 7-10, 2016.
How to Apply: Apply here
Award Provider: AWARD
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