Are you an African start-up transforming agriculture with technology or tech-enabled innovation? The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026 offers a free, year-long, tailor-made support programme to help African start-ups in agriculture, food, and climate scale their impact and attract investment.
This programme is ideal for start-ups driving innovation directly in agriculture or through agri-adjacent sectors like climate, livestock, energy, biotech, fintech, circular economy, logistics, and more.
What’s on offer:
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Up to €20,000 in technical assistance for consultancies, legal advice, marketing, ESG governance, product optimisation, and market strategies.
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Access to revolving working capital loans of up to €50,000 at 1.5% interest.
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Up to €10,000 in digital advisory to strengthen your IT, marketing, and data analytics capabilities.
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Fully sponsored trips to community events alongside the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi.
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Exclusive investment and partnership opportunities through curated investor introductions and pitch sessions.
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Membership in a vibrant community of 100+ portfolio companies.
Eligibility:
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Companies must be registered in eligible African countries (except South Africa).
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Preference for local founders and gender-diverse teams.
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Must demonstrate a viable business model, innovative technology, capable team, measurable impact, and traction.
How it works:
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Dedicated advisors provide one-on-one guidance to create a custom roadmap.
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Start-ups commit to regular check-ins, data reporting, and participation in in-person events.
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The programme does not take equity and avoids generic workshops.
Programme Timeline:
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28 Sept 2025: Application deadline
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Oct 20–31, 2025: Interviews for longlisted applicants
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14 Nov 2025: Selection announcements
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End Nov 2025 – Feb 2027: Onboarding, advisory, programme deployment, community events, and graduation
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.
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