GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 | $50,000 Awards
Job Description
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 is back to empower Africa’s young food warriors driving innovation across the continent’s agrifood sector.
Young agripreneurs stand a chance to win a massive US$50,000 Grand Prize to scale their businesses and transform Africa’s food systems. Selected finalists will also gain mentorship, global exposure, and the opportunity to attend the prestigious Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Kigali, Rwanda.
GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 Summary
- Host: Generation Africa
- Category: Competitions
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: $50,000 Prize | Mentorship | Business Support | Global Exposure
- Deadline: June 28, 2026
About the Competition
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is one of Africa’s leading platforms for youth-led agribusiness ventures. The initiative recognizes innovative, scalable, and impact-driven businesses transforming the food system through technology, sustainability, climate resilience, nutrition, and job creation.
Generation Africa is a partnership initiative founded by Econet and Yara International to strengthen the ecosystem for youth entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector across Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, applicants must:
- Be between 18–35 years old at the time of application
- Be citizens of an African Union member state
- Own or co-own an agrifood venture headquartered in Africa
- Have a legally registered business (or register before June 28, 2026)
- Play an active leadership role in the business
- Have no criminal record related to corruption or financial crimes
Benefits
$50,000 Grand Prize for one male-led and one female-led business
$60,000 in Impact Awards across categories such as:
- Technology & Innovation
- Nutrition & Food Security
- Job Creation
- Climate Resilience
- Gender Equity
Agrisectors Covered
The competition welcomes ventures in:
- Farming & food production
- Agro-processing
- Food logistics & distribution
- Hydroponics & urban farming
- Agritech & digital solutions
- Renewable energy solutions
- Packaging & food retail
- Waste recycling and more
Selection Process
- Top 100 Selected
- Top 40 Selected
- Top 24 Selected
- Semi-final Interviews
- Top 12 Finalists Announced
- Pitch Training Sessions
- Grand Finale at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda
- Shortlisted applicants will also submit a 3-minute pitch video showcasing their business idea and impact.
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EAT, June 28, 2026.
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Requirements
To apply, applicants must:
- Be between 18–35 years old at the time of application
- Be citizens of an African Union member state
- Own or co-own an agrifood venture headquartered in Africa
- Have a legally registered business (or register before June 28, 2026)
- Play an active leadership role in the business
- Have no criminal record related to corruption or financial crimes
Benefits
$50,000 Grand Prize for one male-led and one female-led business
$60,000 in Impact Awards across categories such as:
- Technology & Innovation
- Nutrition & Food Security
- Job Creation
- Climate Resilience
- Gender Equity
Agrisectors Covered
The competition welcomes ventures in:
- Farming & food production
- Agro-processing
- Food logistics & distribution
- Hydroponics & urban farming
- Agritech & digital solutions
- Renewable energy solutions
- Packaging & food retail
- Waste recycling and more
Selection Process
- Top 100 Selected
- Top 40 Selected
- Top 24 Selected
- Semi-final Interviews
- Top 12 Finalists Announced
- Pitch Training Sessions
- Grand Finale at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda
- Shortlisted applicants will also submit a 3-minute pitch video showcasing their business idea and impact.
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EAT, June 28, 2026.