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Fourth Industrial Revolution Technology Application (4IRTA) Program

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4IRTA

The Federal Government on Monday announced the opening of applications for Fourth Industrial Revolution Technology (4IRTA), aimed at optimizing the Nigerian economy.

4IRTA is a platform that is run by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to demonstrate projects using 4IR technologies (UAVs, IoT, AI and Blockchain) in different sectors of our economy. (more…)

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How To Apply for SMEDAN/Sterling bank 5 billion Naira loan For MSMEs

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SMEDAN is partnering with Sterling Bank to provide a total of ₦5 billion in loans to small businesses throughout Nigeria. The loan facility features a favorable single-digit interest rate of 9%, enhancing its attractiveness for Nigeria’s NSMEs.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was officially executed on November 22 at the SMEDAN Corporate Headquarters in Idu, Abuja, with Mr. Charles Odii, the Director-General of SMEDAN, and Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, the Managing Director/CEO of Sterling Bank, overseeing the agreement. (more…)

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Leventis Foundation Training Programme in Modern and Sustainable Agriculture 2024

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Leventis Foundation

The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) is a charitable company dedicated to the training of youth and farmers in modern and sustainable agricultural practices and rational use of natural resources.

The Foundation has been running agricultural training for youths and farmers since 1987 and currently has established six agricultural training schools in different agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. (more…)

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SBN NutriPitch 2023: The Business Model Pitch Competition

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NutriPitch

Are you a food and nutrition-focused agribusiness entrepreneur targeting low-income consumers? Is your agribusiness characterized by innovative processes and marketing campaigns?  Apply for the 2023 NutriPitch Competition. The Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) is hosting the 2023 Edition of SBN’s NutriPitch competition in partnership with FATE Foundation.

The aim of this partnership is to identify innovative business models that are focused on accelerating low-income consumer’s access to nutritious food while being profitable; that is, the approach that can enable a company to capture value (and thus be profitable) while still providing the food at a price the customers are able and willing to pay. In addition, SBN NutriPitch Program will provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs in the nutrition space to strengthen their capacity and develop their business models leveraging on innovation to improve access to nutritious foods in Nigeria.

SBN NutriPitch Program Highlights

  1. Capacity Building on
  • Business Model Development for targeting low-income consumers.
  • Developing an Effective 1–3-year Growth Plan
  • Innovative Marketing for increased awareness of nutritious foods
  • Nutrition and Food Safety
  • Food systems
  • Investment Readiness
  • Business Pitch Skills
  • Product Development (disruptive technological innovations)
    1. One-on-one mentoring for 6 months
    2. Up to 10,000,000 Naira to be shared amongst the winners of the pitch competition. (Terms and Condition applies)
    3. Professional Financial Services for the winners of the Close out/ Showcase event. (Terms and Conditions apply)

Eligibility for SBN NutriPitch 2023

  • Must be a Nigerian citizen (male or female).
  • Must be between the ages of 25 and 50 as of January 2024.
  • Must be the Founder, Owner manager, or CEO of a growth-stage agribusiness venture. (Only one applicant per business will be accepted).
  • Should have their Agribusiness focused on Nutrition and Innovation.
  • Should have a good business model that focuses on reaching low-income consumers.
  • Should have a unique/innovative marketing strategy.
  • Should have a minimum of three (3) full-time highly skilled staff in a managerial capacity (excluding part-time staff and low/semi-skilled staff).
  • Must have their Agribusiness venture registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and be currently operating and generating income.
  • Must be available to participate FULL-TIME in the one-week boot camp and ALL other activities required throughout the program.

Program Benefits

  • One Week Pitch Readiness Bootcamp
  • GAP Advisory Sessions
  • Growth Plan Development
  • Pitch Competition
  • CEO Fireside Chat
  • Series of Workshops and Masterclass Sessions (see program highlights for details on this)
  • 4 months Hand-holding Mentorship Community.
  • Access to our Alumni Community post-graduation
  • N 10,000,000 Naira to be shared amongst winners of the Pitch Competition
  • Certificates
  • Capacity building

Thematic Focus Areas

Examples of solutions may include but are not limited to the following thematic areas:

  • Reaching lower-income consumers: Business models that are designed to support and target the low-income market with the aim of increasing their access to nutritious foods.
  • Disruptive Technological Innovation: Business models that promote the use of unique, innovative, and efficient technologies in the production, processing, and increasing accessibility of nutritious foods, with the aim of making nutritious foods accessible while keeping the product affordable and business profitable at the same time.
  • Innovative Marketing Campaigns: Business Models that, through exceptional marketing strategies, increase awareness and acceptability of nutritious foods in society.

How to apply For SBN NutriPitch 2023

Click here to apply for the SBN NutriPitch competition. Application is open till 11:59pm WAT on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. Applications must be submitted before the deadline to be accepted.

Are you looking for a solid business plan or proposal to kick-start your own entrepreneurial journey or secure funding? Look no further! We can provide you with a professionally crafted business plan that stands out from the competition and is tailored for grants and loans.

Contact us at +2348034969689, futuregreenfarm@gmail.com or visit our website (https://agribusinessdigest.com.ng/futuregreenfarm) for more information.

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