The AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge 2024 for Agri-Tech Innovators

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About The AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge 2024

This challenge designed to catalyze the Kenyan agri-food systems transformation by supporting early-stage innovators in the development, deployment, adoption, and scaling of high-impact science-based agri-tech solutions for smallholder farmers and agricultural value chain players.

The AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge aims to address these issues by fostering science-based agri-tech innovations that are localized within the national context and driven by market demand. By bridging the gap between research and market adoption, the initiative supports sustainability, resilience, and efficiency in Kenya’s agriculture. 

Accelerate your impact by joining us in shaping the future of agriculture to strengthen food security and ignite economic growth across Kenya.  

Are you developing a science-based and tech-driven solution to food insecurity and climate impacts in Kenya?

The AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge is a program designed specifically for agri-tech innovators with early-stage solutions that are rooted in, or applicable to, Kenya’s agricultural sector. . The program offers applicants, who must have an existing minimum viable product (MVP) or proof of concept (POC), comprehensive support to build a solid go-to-market strategy through business mentorship, scientific technical validation, market opportunities, access to finance, and on-the-ground experimentation with end-users to pilot solutions.

*In addition to external applicants, CGIAR scientists with a demonstrated willingness to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to their innovative research can apply and benefit from the project offers.

 

• Sponsor Organisation: Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)

Benefits of The AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge 2024

• Selected participants will receive the tools and step-by-step support to build the foundations of an impactful agri-tech venture with scalable growth in Kenya.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of agriculture in Kenya
• Benefit from a fully funded, 4-day immersive bootcamp in Nairobi, Kenya
• Connect with a wide and diverse network of partners, agribusinesses and investors
• Optimise solutions through direct exposure to CGIAR assets and industry-leading scientists and experts

Reserved for participants who successfully graduate from the bootcamp

• Enroll on a sponsored 4-month acceleration program, combining entrepreneurial training and technical assistance.
• Test and validate your solution on the ground with end-users for up to four months
• Gain strategic exposure to investors and market opportunities

The AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge 2024 Requirements

• The AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge is a program designed specifically for agri-tech innovators with early-stage solutions that are rooted in, or applicable to, Kenya’s agricultural sector. 
• The program offers applicants, who must have an existing minimum viable product (MVP) or proof of concept (POC), comprehensive support to build a solid go-to-market strategy through business mentorship, scientific technical validation, market opportunities, access to finance, and on-the-ground experimentation with end-users to pilot solutions.

The AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge is powered by Kenyans, for Kenya, and is designed to meet local market demands and address critical value chain challenges.

Attract

Attract top-class innovators to tackle Kenya’s agricultural bottlenecks

Develop

Develop a pipeline of deployable, impactful and affordable solutions for farmers and value chain actors

Nurture

Nurture an enabling environment that attracts investments and de-risks innovative technology development

Empower

Empower rural communities, and in particular, women and young people

Propel

Propel economic growth by creating employment and fostering a skilled and equipped workforce

Align

Align efforts with the objectives of the Big 4 Agenda and the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy in alignment with Vision 2030

 

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

28 August, 2024

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