Are you building a tech-driven solution that tackles food system challenges or helps farmers adapt to climate risks? Apply to the Katapult accelerator programs designed to scale impact-driven startups, especially agritech and AgriFoodTech teams.
Katapult runs focused accelerator tracks that provide intensive support, investor introductions, and follow-on capital. Two programs of particular interest to Agri-web readers are the Africa track for food-system innovators and the Ocean track for water-and-food related solutions – both designed to help founders turn strong ideas into scalable businesses.
Who Should Apply
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Early-stage agritech and AgriFoodTech startups from Africa with solutions for farm productivity, supply chain efficiency, post-harvest loss reduction, digital extension, climate-smart agriculture, ag-finance, or market access.
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Startups that combine tech + sustainability and are ready for investor readiness, structured growth, and scaling beyond local markets.
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Founders who want intensive mentoring, practical workshops, and connection to global investor networks.
What the Accelerators Offer
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A 90-day program with workshops, mentor sessions, and practical investor preparation.
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1:1 coaching and hands-on support from experienced operators and impact investors.
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Access to a curated network of mentors, corporate partners, and potential customers.
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Structured guidance on impact measurement, product-market fit, go-to-market, legal & finance clinics, and fundraising readiness.
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Opportunity for follow-on investment (programs include investment ranges typically offered to successful alumni).
Why This Matters for Agritech Startups
Accelerators like Katapult help agricultural innovators overcome common scale barriers: proving commercial viability, demonstrating measurable impact, and connecting to customers and capital. For agri startups, the program’s emphasis on impact measurement and investor readiness is especially valuable when pitching climate-smart farming solutions, agri-supply-chain platforms, or technologies that increase farmer incomes.
How to Prepare Your Application
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Clearly explain the problem you solve for farmers or food systems and the measurable outcomes you track.
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Provide concise metrics: traction, revenue or pilot results, customer retention, and impact indicators (e.g., yield improvements, reduced post-harvest loss, farmer incomes).
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Show the strength of your team and any evidence of product-market fit or pilot impact.
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Be ready to describe projected use of funds and the path to scale across markets.
Timeline & Investment (What to Expect)
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A 90-day accelerator period with demo day / investor exposure at the end.
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Program investment terms vary; selected companies are typically offered seed investments and access to follow-on capital from partner funds.
Disclaimer:
This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official websites and portals of this opportunity for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.
To apply for this job please visit katapult.vc.