Turn Your Agribusiness Idea Into Impact – Agribusiness e‑Academy (Window 2: March–May 2026)

Overview
The Agribusiness e‑Academy offers a free, step‑by‑step learning pathway that helps young and emerging agripreneurs build a viable, climate‑smart business concept and stand a chance to win funding, mentoring, or a device.

“The Agribusiness e‑Academy is offering you a free, step-by-step learning pathway that helps young and emerging agripreneurs build a viable, climate-smart business concept and stand a chance to win 2000€ or mentoring or tablet/laptop.”
“Submit your AgriCanvas and stand a chance to win: • €2 000 in funding or • A tablet or laptop or • Mentoring support.”

Who should apply

• Age: 18+
• Location: Based in a member state of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).
• Value chains: Idea must focus on cocoa, maize, cashew, or livestock (cattle, sheep, goats).
• Stage: Young or emerging agripreneurs with an idea or early concept; one submission per applicant per window.

What you’ll learn (Learning Pathway)

Complete three mandatory, free e‑learning courses on the atingi platform to unlock the final course and your certificate ID:

1. Business Model Canvas for Agribusinesses — costs, margins, pricing, and business structure.
2. Climate‑Smart Agribusiness: Adaptation — practical adaptation and risk‑management for value chains.
3. Creating an Investment‑Ready Agribusiness — test profitability and prepare investor pitches.
4. Your AgriCanvas — build your tailored Business Model Canvas (AgriCanvas) and use it to apply.

How to enter (step‑by‑step)

1. Register on the atingi platform and create your free account.
2. Complete the three mandatory courses in order (the final course unlocks after the first two).
3. Build your AgriCanvas using the official Business Model Canvas template.
4. Submit your idea by entering your full AgriCanvas directly into the official submission form and providing the certificate ID from the “Creating an Investment‑Ready Agribusiness” course.

• Important: Only form entries are reviewed; do not upload the AgriCanvas — enter it into the form fields.
• Deadline: 31 May 2026 (submissions close).

Prizes and rewards

• Grand prize: €2,000 (or mentoring support, or a tablet/laptop).
• Other benefits: Visibility, feedback on investment readiness, and the chance to reapply in future windows if not selected.
• Winners announced: Notifications via the email linked to your atingi account; public announcements toward the end of September 2026.

Selection, rules, and practical tips

• One submission per applicant per window; if multiple submissions use the same certificate ID, only the last valid submission counts.
• Be specific in your AgriCanvas: clearly describe the climate‑smart component, revenue model, and estimated capital required.
• Budget and currency: Present realistic capital estimates; follow the Terms & Conditions and evaluation criteria.
• If not selected: Improve your AgriCanvas and reapply in the next window; continue learning through the e‑Academy.

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.