The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2025 is a prestigious, pan-African entrepreneurial challenge designed to identify, recognize, and reward outstanding young agrifood entrepreneurs who are transforming Africa’s food systems. The competition, now in its seventh year, continues to inspire innovation in agriculture by empowering youth-led businesses that are making real impact in food production, processing, and distribution.
In the face of growing concerns about food security, climate change, and economic instability, young African entrepreneurs are stepping up with scalable, sustainable, and tech-enabled solutions. The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize aims to harness this momentum by offering financial backing, international visibility, and mentorship to promising agripreneurs who are tackling critical issues across the continent.
The competition is more than just a prize—it’s a movement to shift mindsets, create opportunities, and build a future where Africa’s food systems are led by the continent’s own youth. Finalists will pitch their businesses at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, gaining access to world-class mentors, investors, and leaders in the agricultural sector.
Name of Organizer
GoGettaz
Africa Food Systems Forum
Requirement/Eligibility
To be eligible for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Age:
– Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application (born on or between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 2007).
2. Nationality:
– Must be a citizen or legal resident of a member state of the African Union.
3. Business Role:
– Must be the founder or co-founder of a registered business operating in the agrifood sector in Africa.
4. Business Registration:
– The enterprise must be legally registered in an African country and actively operating as of the application deadline.
5. Stage of Business:
– Startups, early-stage businesses, and growth-stage companies are welcome, provided they are innovative, scalable, and focused on impact in food systems.
6. Sector Focus:
– The business should directly contribute to any part of the agrifood value chain, including but not limited to:
– Primary production
– Agri-processing
– Logistics and distribution
– Technology solutions for agriculture
– Sustainable inputs
– Climate-smart agriculture
– Food waste reduction
– Food safety and nutrition
7. Gender & Inclusivity:
– The competition strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups to promote equity and diversity in agripreneurship.
8. Language:
– Applications must be submitted in English or French.
9. Previous Participation:
– Past winners of the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize are not eligible to apply again. However, past applicants and finalists (non-winners) are welcome to reapply.
10. Application Requirements:
– A completed application form
– A well-developed business profile
– A one-minute video pitch introducing the applicant and their business
– Proof of registration and legal documents of the business
Prize
The total prize pool for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2025 is USD 160,000, distributed across two grand prizes and several impact awards:
1. Grand Prize Winners:
– One male and one female agripreneur will each receive a cash prize of USD 50,000.
2. Impact Awards (USD 60,000 total):
– Additional recognition and monetary awards will be given to businesses demonstrating exceptional impact in key focus areas, such as:
– Climate resilience
– Sustainable agriculture
– Gender equity
– Nutrition and food safety
– Rural livelihoods and job creation
– Conservation of natural resources
– Innovation and digital agriculture
3. Other Benefits for Finalists:
– All finalists will:
– Participate in a pitch competition at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 in Dakar, Senegal (expenses covered).
– Receive personalized mentorship from top industry leaders.
– Gain exposure to investors, partners, and media.
– Be featured on Generation Africa platforms, enhancing their visibility.
This comprehensive support system makes the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize more than just a competition—it’s a gateway to growth and transformation.
Application Deadline
Applications for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2025 must be submitted by 10 June 2025 at midnight (Central Africa Time – CAT). Early applications are highly encouraged due to high interest and the competitive nature of the selection process.
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