The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2026 supports young African founders building solutions in agriculture and food systems. The goal is to fund and promote startups improving food security, innovation, and rural development across the continent.
The programme is linked to the Africa Food Systems Forum ecosystem, which promotes sustainable agribusiness growth and youth innovation.
What Selected Entrepreneurs Will Receive
Winners of the competition will gain access to both funding and long-term business development support.
Key benefits include:
- Up to $50,000 in equity-free funding
- Mentorship from agribusiness experts and industry leaders
- Investor exposure and networking opportunities
- Pitching opportunities at the Africa Food Systems Forum
- Leadership and business growth development support
- Access to a pan-African innovation ecosystem
Two grand winners, one male-led and one female-led business, will each receive the top prize to scale their ventures.
Eligible Sectors
The competition welcomes agribusiness startups operating across key areas such as:
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- Food production and farming
- Agritech and digital agriculture solutions
- Food processing and packaging
- Supply chain and logistics
- Climate-smart agriculture innovations
- Irrigation and farm mechanisation
- Renewable energy solutions for agriculture
- Food retail and distribution systems
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be African entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35
- Lead or co-lead an agribusiness startup
- Operate a registered business within Africa
- Run a scalable and innovation-driven venture
- Work within the agrifood value chain
Application Deadline
Applications close on 15 June 2026.
How to Apply
Interested agripreneurs can submit applications through the official portal below:
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2026 gives African agribusiness startups access to funding, mentorship, and global exposure to scale impactful solutions.
Disclaimer: Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Results and funding outcomes are not guaranteed.
