Deadline: September 12, 2025
Applications are open for the FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program 2025. The FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program is a national initiative designed to help Nigeria’s most promising agritech startups and SMEs build the capacity to secure funding, scale, and sustain long-term growth.
Delivered with Heave Ventures, the 6-week program combines funding opportunities, business advisory, and access to a strong network of investors, banks, and industry partners.
Benefits
- ₦20 Million in Grants: For the most investment-ready businesses.
- Investor & Bank Demo Day: You get to pitch directly to funders, DFIs, and strategic partners.
- Zimara Fundability Scorecard: Understand exactly how investors and banks view your business.
- Strategic Introductions: Network and connect with off-takers, buyers, and accelerators.
- 6-Week Bootcamp: Experience practical coaching, capital planning, and growth strategies.
- Expert Advisory: Weekly sessions with VC mentors, bankers, and market experts
- E-Learning Platform: Gain access to tools and resources for building strong, bankable models.
- Media & Brand Visibility: Get featured on FCMB and Heave Ventures investor channels.
- Post-Program Support: Access to ongoing funding and business development opportunities.
Eligibility
- Open to agritech startups and SMEs solving key challenges in the agriculture value chain.
- Businesses with a viable model, traction, or consistent revenue.
- Founders seeking capital and market access.
Application
Work with investors, and market experts to grow, secure funding, and join the next generation of Nigerian companies shaping the future of food, finance, and technology.
For more information, visit FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program.
