Are you prepared to transform agriculture and have a long-lasting effect on Nigeria’s and Lagos’ food systems? Apply now for the Lagos Agrithon 2025 – #150 million naira grant.
This is your chance to present ground-breaking concepts, get guidance from prominent figures in the field, and obtain capital to realise your idea.
Lagos Agrithon 2025 registration opens on 2nd june, 2025 and closes 27th june, 2025
This post will highlight the eligibility criteria, benefits and how to apply for the Lagos Agrithon 2025 – #150 million naira grant.
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Summary of LAGOS AGRITHON 2025
| Host | Lagos State Government |
| Category | Grants/Training |
| Eligible Countries: | Nigeria |
| Job Title | LAGOS AGRITHON 2025 |
| Experience level | |
| Benefits | ₦150m Funding | Training | Networking |
| End Date: | 27 June 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria For Lagos Agrithon 2025
- Participants should address one or more of the following categories:
- The business must be between 0-5 years, and the founder must be between the ages of 18 and 40.
- Open for startups, innovators, and teams working in the agriculture or food systems industry.
- Participants must be based in Lagos or have projects that affect the Lagos agrifood system.
- Must register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Must be registered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA).
- Participants must present an innovative solution that addresses a major challenge in agriculture or food systems.
Focus Areas for the Programme
Participants should address one or more of the following categories:
- Sustainable Agriculture: Solutions for soil health, water management, and environmentally friendly farming practices
- Food Production across Value Chains
- Agri-fintech includes financial instruments and services for farmers and agribusinesses.
- Precision Farming: Using IoT, AI, and other technologies to increase productivity
- Supply Chain and Logistics Innovations: Storage, Transportation, and Distribution
- Food Security: Addressing hunger, minimising food waste, and increasing affordability
- Agri-data Analytics: Using data to improve farming operations and decisions.
- Value Addition: Processing and Packaging Solutions to Increase Product Value
Benefits of the Programme
You stand the chance of benefiting from the following if you register for the Lagos State Agrithon Programme.
- Funding/grant up to ₦150m
- Business Mentorship
- Agribusiness Training
- Networking Opportunity
Competition stages.
- Application Stage: Participants submit online applications that include thorough project descriptions, business models, and impact forecasts.
- Shortlisting – The top applications are chosen based on their novelty, feasibility, and scalability.
- Screening – Shortlisted candidates present their ideas to a panel of industry professionals for feedback.
- Mentorship Phase – Selected candidates work with industry professionals to refine their concepts.
Finalists pitch their solutions to a panel of judges, which includes industry executives, investors, and legislators.
Evaluation Criteria
- Innovation: How original and inventive is the solution?
- Feasibility: Can the approach be successfully applied in Nigeria’s agricultural context?
- Scalability: Does the proposal have the capacity to affect a big number of stakeholders?
- Supply Chain and Logistics Innovations: Storage, Transportation, and Distribution
- Sustainability: Does the solution adhere to sustainable agriculture practices?
- Market viability: Is there a defined company model and market potential?
- Presentation: Clarity, confidence, and the ability to successfully communicate the idea throughout the pitch.
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How To Apply for LAGOS AGRITHON 2025 – #150 MILLION NAIRA GRANT
To apply for this programme online,
- Click on the “apply now” button below.
- Complete the Registration Form and click submit.
The end date for registration is 27th June 2025.
