Written by The (IITA) is inviting applications for the Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program 2026, a capacity-building initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs, agripreneurs, and agricultural professionals with practical knowledge to build profitable and sustainable agricultural businesses.
The programme offers online training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, while also providing participants with access to business funding opportunities to scale their agricultural innovations.
This initiative is designed to help emerging agribusiness leaders across Africa strengthen their skills in agricultural enterprise development, innovation, and market expansion.
Interested applicants can apply through the official link below.
About the Programme
The Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program is designed to strengthen the capacity of entrepreneurs in the agricultural value chain. Through practical workshops and expert-led sessions, participants will learn how to transform agricultural ideas into viable and scalable businesses.
The training focuses on helping agripreneurs understand modern agricultural practices, agribusiness management, innovation strategies, and market opportunities within Africa’s rapidly evolving agricultural sector.
Participants will also gain insights into how to access funding, partnerships, and growth opportunities for agricultural enterprises.
Programme Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- Comprehensive online training in agricultural enterprise and innovation
- Mentorship from experienced agricultural and business experts
- Opportunities to connect with industry professionals and agribusiness leaders
- Access to networking opportunities within the agricultural ecosystem
- Possibility of business funding support for innovative agricultural ventures
The programme is designed to help participants transform agricultural ideas into sustainable enterprises that can create jobs and improve food systems across Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
The programme is open to individuals who:
- Are entrepreneurs, farmers, agripreneurs, or agricultural professionals
- Have an interest in building or scaling agricultural enterprises
- Are involved in any part of the agricultural value chain
- Are willing to participate in the online training sessions and programme activities
Young innovators and early-stage agribusiness founders with promising ideas are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why This Programme Matters
Agriculture remains one of the largest employment sectors in Africa, yet many young entrepreneurs struggle with access to training, innovation support, and financing.
Through initiatives like the IITA Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program, participants gain the skills, mentorship, and networks needed to build sustainable agribusinesses, improve food security, and contribute to economic growth across the continent.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their applications through the official registration portal below:
Deadline: March 6, 2026