Applications are currently open for the Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP), an initiative by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation. The programme is designed to support young Nigerian graduates with innovative agribusiness ideas by providing funding, training, and mentorship.
About the Programme
The Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP) focuses on helping graduates build sustainable agribusiness ventures while promoting agriculture as a viable and profitable career path.
Participants benefit from:
- Hands-on agribusiness training
- Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Access to farmland and essential farming tools
- Seed funding to launch or expand agribusiness ventures
The initiative also aims to address youth unemployment and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector by empowering graduates to become job creators.
Funding and Grant Value
- Each selected participant may receive up to ₦1,500,000 in equity-free funding
- Total funding across participants can exceed ₦22 million, depending on the number of beneficiaries
Additional Benefits
Successful applicants will gain access to:
- Capacity-building and agribusiness development training
- Ongoing mentorship and advisory support
- Farmland and agricultural infrastructure
- Market access and investor connections
- Opportunities to launch ventures within partner institutions
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are expected to:
- Be graduates in agriculture or related disciplines
- Present a viable agribusiness idea or existing business
- Submit a detailed agribusiness proposal
- Be available for training sessions and pitch events
Applications are open to businesses at idea stage, prototype stage, or already operational.
Partner Institutions
The programme collaborates with leading Nigerian universities, including:
- Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
- University of Ibadan
- University of Ilorin
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
Selection Process
The selection process involves several stages:
- Submission of agribusiness proposals
- Technical evaluation by experts
- Shortlisting of top candidates
- Pitch presentations before a review panel
- Final selection of successful applicants
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official portal:
https://www.batnf.net/wealthishere/gap
