GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2025 for young African Entrepreneurs (USD 160,000 cash prize)

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Applications are open for GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2025. The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition today in search for Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa who have launched businesses across Africa’s agrifood value chain “from seed to fork”. Judges will be looking for innovative, scalable, and impact-driven agripreneurs (aged 18 to 35) who have built tech-savvy, sustainable businesses tackling food security, job creation, and equitable economic growth.

GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Program Details

In September 2025, GoGettaz finalists will pitch their businesses live on stage in Dakar, Senegal during the annual Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) taking place 31 August to 5 September 2025.

Two grand prizes of US$50,000 each will be awarded to the most outstanding male and female-led agribusinesses.
An additional US$60,000 in Impact Awards will recognize businesses excelling in key areas such as technology, innovation, nutrition, food security, improving rural livelihoods, climate resilience, gender equity, natural resource conservation, and job creation.

Eligibility Criteria

GoGettaz invites young African agripreneurs across the continent to join the GoGettaz vibrant community and participate in the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. Eligible applicants must :

Be 35 or younger at the time of submission.
Be a citizen of an African Union member country.
Serve as a founder or co-founder of a legally registered venture operating in Africa (ventures must be registered by 10 June 2025).

How To Apply for GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize

Join the GoGettaz Community: Follow @GoGettazAfrica on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube to connect with peers and industry leaders. Share your journey using hashtags #GrowEntrepreneurs and #TransformFood.
Visit the GoGettaz Website: Access resources, eligibility details, terms and conditions, and updates at https://gogettaz.africa.
Submit Your Entry: Complete the online competition application on the website. You can save and revisit your application to ensure quality. https://gogettaz.africa
Meet the Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 10 June 2025 to be considered for the US$160,000 prize pool and a chance to pitch LIVE at the AFSF Summit in Dakar, Senegal in September.

For additional details, to apply, or to learn how you can contribute to driving sustainable food systems transformation in Africa, visit https://gogettaz.africa. Stay engaged by connecting with @GoGettazAfrica on social media.

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Application Deadline: 10 June 2025