Closing soon: SBN Nourish Nigeria Challenge NutriPitch 2023

SBN, the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network, has announced that it will be hosting the 2023 edition of its annual pitch competition in partnership with FATE Foundation, the longest-running enterprise support organization with over 22 years of experience in delivering pre-incubation, incubation, and accelerator programs.

This project is part of a larger program grant of EUR80m that is focused on six African countries, namely Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda, and is aimed at conducting business model research. The partnership aims to identify innovative business models that can accelerate low-income consumers’ access to nutritious food while still being profitable.

The project will also provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs in the nutrition space to strengthen their capacity and develop their business models, leveraging innovation to improve access to nutritious foods in Nigeria.

• Applicants
  • Should be a Nigerian citizen male or female are accepted
  • Must be between the age bracket of 25 – 50 by January 2024.
  • Must be a Founder, Owner manager, or CEO of a growth stage agribusiness company.
  • Must have their Agribusiness focused on Nutrition and Innovation.
  • Must have a good business model with focuses on reaching low income households.
  • Must have a unique and innovative marketing strategy.
  • Must have at least three full time highly skilled staff in management capacity
  • should have their venture registered with the CAC and be generating income.
  • should be available to take part in the FULL-TIME one week boot camp and other activities required throughout the program.

Benefits of the program

• One Week Pitch Readiness Bootcamp
• GAP Advisory Sessions
• Growth Plan Development
• Pitch Competition
• CEO Fireside Chat
• Series of Workshops and Masterclass Sessions
• 4 months of Hand-holding Mentorship Community.
• Access to our Alumni Community post-graduation
• N10 million to be shared among the winners of the Pitch Competition

Requirements

• To apply, you must complete the online Application Form and be available for your interview session (virtually).
• If shortlisted, you will also need to present supporting documents.
• Please note that once you submit your application, you cannot make any changes or submit multiple entries. Therefore, we advise you to review your application carefully before submitting it. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted via email.
• Unfortunately, we cannot provide personalized feedback on your application.
• If you have any further questions, please email [email protected] with “Agribusiness Accelerator Enquiry” as the Subject or call 0813-187-8271.

Application Process

• Application is open till Sunday, December 3rd, 2023.
• Click here for more information and program details
• Click on the ‘’Apply here’’ button.
• First Create your account on the SOAR Platform.
• Verify your email by using the link sent to your mail and thereafter start your application.
• Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
• You can reach out to us [email protected] for further help.