Applications are now open for the FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program 2025, in partnership with Heave Ventures.
This is a 6-week program to help Nigeria’s best agritech startups and small businesses grow, get funding, and succeed for the long term.
The program is for agritech businesses that want to solve real problems in farming, food production, and the agriculture value chain. If you have a working idea or business that is already making some progress, this program is for you.
Benefits
- A chance to win ₦20 million in grants. This is for the most investment-ready businesses that join the program.
- You will also get the chance to pitch your business directly to investors, banks, and partners during the Investor & Bank Demo Day. This means you can meet the right people who can help you grow.
- Every participant will get a Zimara Fundability Scorecard. This will help you understand how investors and banks see your business, and what you can improve to get funding.
- You will join a 6-week bootcamp with coaching, capital planning, and strategies for business growth.
- Experts from venture capital, banking, and the market will guide you every week.
- You will have access to an online learning platform with tools and resources to build a strong and bankable business model.
- The program also offers media and brand visibility through FCMB and Heave Ventures’ investor channels.
- Even after the program ends, you can still get support for funding and business development.
- You will also be connected to off-takers, buyers, and accelerators who can help your business move forward.
Application criteria
- To apply, you should be running an agritech startup or SME in Nigeria.
- You should have a business model that works.
- You should also be ready to show some traction or steady revenue.
When and how to apply
Applications are still open until September 12, 2025. To begin, Click HERE. To get more opportunity stories delivered to you, join our reader community WhatsApp Group.
The FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program 2025, in collaboration with Heave Ventures, is now open for applications.
This 6-week program is designed to support Nigerian agritech startups and small businesses in scaling operations, securing funding, and achieving long-term success.
It targets businesses addressing real challenges in farming, food production, and the agricultural value chain.
Participants will benefit from various offerings, including a chance to win ₦20 million in grants for the most investment-ready businesses.
They will also have opportunities to pitch to investors and banks, receive a personalized Zimara Fundability Scorecard, and participate in a bootcamp with coaching and business growth strategies from experts.
Other perks include access to an online learning platform, media exposure, and connections to potential buyers and accelerators.
Eligible applicants are Nigerian agritech startups or SMEs with a functional business model demonstrating traction or steady revenue.
Applications are open until September 12, 2025, and interested parties can apply online to participate in this initiative to advance their business ventures.
