The Lagos State Agrithon Program is designed to revolutionize the agricultural sector and create lasting impact across food systems in Lagos and Nigeria.
This program offers participants the opportunity to present groundbreaking ideas, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and access up to ₦150 million in funding to bring their agricultural vision to life.
Program Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Training | Competition
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦150 Million Funding | Training | Networking
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 27, 2025
Program Details
The Lagos State Agrithon Program supports startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs in the agribusiness and food systems space. The initiative aims to drive innovation in sustainable agriculture, food production, agri-fintech, precision farming, logistics, and more.
Participants will gain exposure, build valuable industry connections, and receive the necessary support to develop scalable and impactful agricultural solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Lagos State Agrithon Program 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The business must be between 0 to 5 years old
- The founder must be aged between 18 and 40 years
- Open to startups and teams working in agribusiness or food systems
- Participants must be based in Lagos or have projects impacting Lagos’ agri-food system
- Business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Must be registered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA)
- Must have an innovative solution that addresses a key challenge in agriculture or food systems
Program Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Up to ₦150 million in funding
- Access to business mentorship
- Comprehensive agribusiness training
- Networking opportunities with investors, industry leaders, and policymakers
Focus Areas
- Sustainable Agriculture: Soil health, water management, eco-friendly farming
- Food Production: Across agricultural value chains
- Agri-fintech: Financial services tailored to farmers and agribusinesses
- Precision Farming: Use of IoT, AI, and smart tools to improve productivity
- Supply Chain and Logistics: Innovations in storage, distribution, and transport
- Food Security: Hunger solutions, food waste reduction, affordability improvements
- Agri-data Analytics: Leveraging data for decision-making
- Value Addition: Packaging and processing innovations
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should follow these steps to apply:
- Click the button below to visit the Agrithon application page
- Application Stage – Submit an online application including business model, project description, and projected impact
- Shortlisting – Top applications are selected based on innovation and scalability
- Screening – Shortlisted applicants pitch their ideas to an expert panel
- Mentorship Phase – Selected candidates undergo mentorship with industry experts
- Pitch Day – Finalists present to judges comprising industry stakeholders, investors, and policymakers
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