The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant 2024 for NYSC Agripreneurs (10 Million Naira Grant)

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About The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant

The project is an initiative developed and sponsored by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) in partnership with NYSC and implemented by Fate Foundation. It is targeted at currently serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members – as part of BATNF’s drive to encourage and support the youth in sustainable agriculture.

 

• Sponsor Organisation: British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation

Benefits of The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant

Access to Finance:

The top 6 finalists will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10 million (₦3m for the first Prize, ₦ 2m for 2nd Prize, and ₦ 1m for 3rd Prize)

• Linkage to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities
• Winners will get technical support to establish their agribusiness

Training & Capacity Building

• Participation in an intensive “Think-through-your-business” boot camp
• Mentorship under seasoned entrepreneurs and Agric Experts
• Membership of the F4F alumni network
• Participation in other partner-drive training programs
• Support with business registration & other legal & regulatory requirements

The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant Requirements

This opportunity is targeted at currently serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members

Application Date and Process

Stages of Competition

1. Submit Your Application

The online application portal will be available for you to send in your applications

2. Virtual Bootcamp

20 Selected businesses will go through a rigorous virtual bootcamp where they will refine their business thesis and build a compelling pitch.ts.

3. Pitch Event & Award

The top 10 businesses from the bootcamp will pitch before a panel of expert judges and investors. 3 winners will be selected.

4. Mentorship

The 3 Winners will be given financing to execute, strengthen, advance and scale their businesses under the guidance of seasoned mentors. They will also be connected to the relevant networks they require to make progress

5. Join The Farmers For The Future Alumni

Continue to enjoy exclusive access to expert mentorship, insider opportunities and a robust support network that will open doors to follow on financing, new markets, etc.

 

Application Deadline

15 September, 2024

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