Applications Are Open: Build Your AgriCanvas. Build Your Future

Application Deadline: November 7, 2025

Applications are now open for the “Build Your AgriCanvas. Build Your Future” competition, an exciting opportunity for young and emerging agripreneurs to transform innovative ideas into investment-ready ventures. Organized by the Agribusiness e-Academy, this initiative is designed to empower entrepreneurs across African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) states by strengthening value chains in cocoa, maize, cashew, and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats).

Agriculture remains the backbone of many ACP economies, yet countless micro and small agribusinesses lack the tools, skills, and resources to scale. With over 55,000 learners already benefiting from its courses, the Agribusiness e-Academy is now offering participants the chance to move beyond training and create real, sustainable impact through practical business solutions.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This competition provides a unique platform for agripreneurs to convert their knowledge into action. By developing an AgriCanvas — a structured business model plan, participants can showcase innovative solutions that make value chains more sustainable, inclusive, and profitable. Special emphasis is placed on women and youth, as well as on promoting climate-smart, low-emission agricultural practices.

Who Can Apply

This call is open to:

Agripreneurs aged 18 and above.
Individuals based in OACPS member states.
Entrepreneurs working in one or more eligible value chains: cocoa, maize, cashew, or livestock.

Participation is completely free of charge, and all required training modules are also available at no cost.

Benefits for Selected Winners

Successful applicants will gain access to resources that can transform their ideas into thriving enterprises. Prizes include:

€2,000 in direct funding to support your venture.
Technology tools such as laptops, tablets, or business software.
Expert mentoring, incubation, and training support to sharpen your business model.
Networking opportunities with financial institutions and investors.

By supporting viable, inclusive ideas, this initiative ensures agripreneurs are well-positioned to attract investment and contribute to sustainable food systems across ACP regions.

Competition Timeline

Submissions are open across three phases:

Window 1: 15 September – 7 November 2025
Window 2: 1 February – 30 April 2026
Window 3: 1 June – 31 August 2026

How to Apply

Register via the website
Complete three mandatory courses:
- Climate-Smart Agribusiness: Adaptation
- Business Model Canvas
- Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness
Develop your AgriCanvas using the provided Business Model Canvas template.
Submit your idea with your certificate ID as proof of course completion.

Only complete applications using the official format will be considered.

About the Organizers

The competition is led by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH through the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF) and MOVE-ComCashew projects, as part of German Development Cooperation. It is co-financed by the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) under the Joint Action “Business Support Facility for Resilient Agricultural Value Chains.”

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Building Resilient Agribusiness Futures

The “Build Your AgriCanvas. Build Your Future” initiative is more than a competition. It is a call to action for young innovators determined to strengthen value chains, embrace sustainability, and foster inclusivity in agribusiness. By combining training, funding, mentorship, and market linkages, this program provides the tools needed to build resilient businesses that drive growth and improve rural livelihoods.

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