Call for Applications: Agribusiness Facility for Africa (ABF) e-Academy 2026 (Win €2,000, Mentorship & Laptop)

Applications are now open for the Agribusiness Facility for Africa (ABF) e-Academy 2026, a fully funded programme designed to support young African agripreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into profitable and investment-ready businesses.

About the Programme

The ABF e-Academy offers a structured, free learning pathway aimed at equipping participants with the skills and tools needed to build climate-smart and sustainable agribusiness ventures.

Participants will go through a step-by-step training process covering:

• Business model development
• Climate adaptation strategies
• Investment readiness training
• Development of a comprehensive AgriCanvas (business plan)

The programme is implemented by the Agribusiness Facility for Africa (ABF) in collaboration with international development partners.

What You Stand to Gain

Top-performing participants with outstanding agribusiness ideas will receive:

•  €2,000 grant funding
•  Laptop or tablet support
•  Expert mentorship and business advisory support

Winners are typically announced later in the year after a thorough evaluation process.

Programme Benefits

Participants will enjoy:

• Free access to high-quality agribusiness training
• Practical skills in business planning, pricing, and profitability
• Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture practices
• Certificates upon successful completion
• Opportunity to develop an investment-ready agribusiness idea

This programme is designed to significantly improve your chances of securing funding and scaling your agribusiness.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Reside in an OACPS member country (including most African countries)
• Have an agribusiness idea in one of the following areas:
  • Cocoa
  • Maize
  • Cashew
  • Livestock (cattle, sheep, goats)

Programme Structure

To qualify, applicants are required to:

• Register on the atingi learning platform
• Complete three mandatory courses:
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Climate-Smart Agribusiness
  • Investment-Ready Agribusiness
• Develop an AgriCanvas (business plan)
• Submit their agribusiness idea through the official application form

Note: Only applicants who complete all required courses and provide a valid certificate ID will be considered.

How to Apply

To apply:

1. Visit the official ABF funding page
2. Register and complete the required courses
3. Develop your AgriCanvas
4. Submit your business idea

Apply here: https://www.agribusiness-facility.org/funding.html