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- Nigerian agritech startups and agribusinesses can compete for ₦30 million in grants through SMEDAN’s Zero to 100 pitch competition, which is open to small businesses across sectors.
- The three winners will receive ₦15 million, ₦10 million and ₦5 million, respectively.
- Applicants need a CAC registration number, a valid SMEDAN ID, a pitch deck and a 90-second to two-minute Instagram video presenting their business.
- Applications are free and close at 5pm on 22 October 2026. Eligible businesses can apply through SMEDAN’s official competition portal.
Nigerian agritech startups and agribusinesses seeking funding to grow their operations can apply for a share of ₦30 million in grants under a pitch competition organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), with applications closing on 22 October 2026 at 5 pm.
The competition offers ₦30 million to three winning businesses. Although it is open to small businesses across different sectors, eligible agricultural technology startups and agribusinesses can apply.
How Much Can Businesses Win?
The ₦30 million prize pool will be distributed among three winners:
- First place: ₦15 million.
- Second place: ₦10 million.
- Third place: ₦5 million.
For agritech businesses, the funding could support operational growth, technology development or expansion, depending on their needs and the competition’s applicable conditions.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must provide a Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number and a valid SMEDAN identification number.
The application also requires:
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- A pitch deck in PDF format, not exceeding 10MB.
- A publicly accessible Instagram video lasting between 90 seconds and two minutes, introducing the business and explaining why it should be selected.
- Compliance with SMEDAN’s specified social media instructions, including following the required accounts, tagging @smedangov and @grownigerianhq, and using the designated competition hashtags.
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How to Apply
Applications are free and must be submitted through the official SMEDAN Zero to 100 competition portal by 5 pm on 22 October 2026.
SMEDAN plans to shortlist 10 businesses for the semi-finals, with selected applicants scheduled to be announced on 26 October. The competition forms part of the agency’s National MSME Conference, scheduled for 8–10 November 2026 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Agritech founders interested in the opportunity should review the official requirements before applying, as participation does not guarantee selection or funding.
