Young African agripreneurs leading innovative, scalable food and agribusiness ventures are invited to apply for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 — Africa’s leading prize for youth-led agribusiness innovation, run by Generation Africa, an initiative of AGRA. The competition offers two Grand Prizes of USD $50,000 each — one for a male-led and one for a female-led business — alongside four Impact Awards of USD $15,000 each across key development categories.
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize rewards the boldest African agripreneurs with funding, mentorship, and global visibility. Open to businesses across the entire agrifood value chain — from primary production and agro-processing to digital innovations and logistics — the competition recognises ventures that are not only commercially promising but also driving meaningful impact across Africa’s food systems.
The Grand Finale will take place as a live pitch before a panel of judges at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda in September 2026.
Prize Breakdown:
Grand Prizes — $100,000 total
- $50,000 for the most promising male-led business
- $50,000 for the most promising female-led business
Impact Awards — $60,000 total
- $15,000 each for businesses excelling in:
- Technology & Innovation
- Nutrition & Food Security
- Job Creation
- Climate Resilience & Gender Equity
Who Can Apply:
All six criteria must be met at the time of submission:
- Aged 18 to 35 on the date of submission
- Holds nationality from an African Union member state
- Venture is headquartered in an African Union member state
- Venture is legally registered in an AU member state — or will be registered by June 28, 2026
- Is the founder or co-founder playing an active leadership role in the business
- No criminal record related to corruption, tax evasion, financial impropriety, or any felony
The competition is open to businesses at startup, growth, or mature stages operating anywhere across the agrifood value chain — including primary production, processing, logistics, digital and tech solutions, finance, and renewable energy for agriculture.
