Published at Friday, March 28, 2025 9:57 AM in the community Bpifrance
🚀 Start-up Challenge: AgriFinance Platform x Digital Africa
Context
The AgriFinance Platform, powered by Innovx and sponsored by OCP Group and IFC, supports innovative African startups reshaping food systems and tackling food insecurity amid climate challenges. By providing investment, market access, technical expertise, and global networks, we empower AgTech entrepreneurs to drive sustainable growth. Cutting-edge AgTech solutions can enhance smallholder farmer productivity while reducing resource use and emissions, building a more resilient future for African agriculture. As part of the 3rd African Forum on Investment and Sustainability in Agricultural Value Chains, taking place on April 17, 2025, in Ben Guerir, Morocco, the AgriFinance Platform is organizing a Start-up Challenge in partnership with Digital Africa (AFD Group).
When
April 17, 2025 – UM6P Campus, Ben Guerir, Morocco
Why Apply?
● Funding Opportunities: Investment tickets of €20K, €30K, €50K, and €100K from Digital Africa.
â—Ź Business Growth & Expertise: Gain access to tailored business support, mentorship, and resources.
â—Ź Market Access & Networking: Connect with key investors, stakeholders, and partners across Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Who Can Apply?
We are looking for AgTech startups that: âś” Leverage tech or tech-enabled solutions to innovate in agriculture across Africa. âś” Offer scalable, impactful solutions with clear economic and sustainability benefits for smallholder farmers. âś” Are in the early stages (pre-seed, seed) and have a minimum viable product (MVP) ready.
How to Apply?
1. Submit your application online by April 3, 2025, via this link.
🔹 IMPORTANT: Enter INNOVX as the referring structure in your application.
🔹 Ensure you upload all requested information and a pitch deck to be considered.
2.Hybrid Pitch Session
â—ŹShortlisted startups will be notified by April 11, 2025.
â—ŹPitch sessions will be held virtually or in person on April 17, 2025.
Questions? Contact us at aiaf@innovx.ma & afathi@digital-africa.co
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