Call For Applications: FMN Prize for Innovation 3.0 food or Agro-allied business in Nigeria ( UP to #10 Million Cash Prize)
About FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI) Season 3
Driving Food Self-Sufficiency in Nigeria Through Precision Agriculture
Welcome to the third season of the FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI), a pioneering initiative geared towards fostering innovation in the food and agro-allied sector in Nigeria and beyond, with a primary focus on advancing food self-sufficiency through precision agriculture.
Project Theme: Driving Food Self-Sufficiency in Nigeria Through Precision Agriculture
The FMN Prize for Innovation seeks to inspire fresh ideas and inventive solutions that can revolutionize the food and agro-allied sector, contributing to the establishment of a sustainable food system in Nigeria.
Categories:
- Registered Businesses (Micro, Small & Medium Scale Enterprise Owners)
- Nigerian Students (Undergraduates & Post Graduates)
Awards/Mode of Entry:
If you are a registered food or agro-allied business in Nigeria or a student passionate about the food and agro-allied industry, seize the opportunity to participate in the second edition of FMN’s Prize for Innovation.
This year’s edition focuses on:
- Innovative ways to develop and increase the usage of local materials in the food industry to meet local demands.
Application Process for MSMEs:
- Visit the application form.
- Complete the form by the deadline of February 15, 2024.
- Upload a 60-second video and a short presentation outlining your innovative techniques for driving food self-sufficiency in Nigeria through precision agriculture.
- Clearly indicate how your idea will utilize precision agriculture to boost food production in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied sector.
- Include proof of business registration with your entry.
Eligibility for MSMEs:
- Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) registered in Nigeria operating in the agro-processing and food production space.
- Your idea must address the use of precision agriculture in boosting food production, with a solid proof-of-concept, social or commercial purpose, and a clear roadmap to scale.
Application Process for Nigerian Students:
- Visit the application form.
- Complete the form by the deadline of February 15, 2024.
- Upload a 60-second video on your innovative techniques for driving food self-sufficiency in Nigeria through precision agriculture.
- Clearly indicate how your idea will facilitate the use of precision agriculture within the Nigerian food value chain.
- Participants are encouraged to post their entries on social media – Follow and tag @FMNGroup and engage with the post.
Eligibility for Nigerian Students:
- Nigerian Students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Your idea must address the use of precision agriculture in boosting food production, with a solid proof-of-concept and a social or commercial purpose.
Deadline: February 15, 2024
Click HERE to apply and be part of the movement driving innovation in precision agriculture for enhanced food self-sufficiency in Nigeria.
