Rural enterprise opportunities

Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF), implemented by GIZ

ABF Agribusiness Growth Challenge 2026 for young agripreneurs in OACPS member states

Free business training plus Business Growth Awards for young and emerging agripreneurs aged 18 and above who live in a member state of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States. Winners can receive €6,000 in funding, a Dell Pro 14 Essential laptop or a place in a six month agribusiness mentoring programme. Window 3 of the 2026 competition closes on 30 October 2026.

Eligibility: Open to young and emerging agripreneurs aged 18 and above

Timeline

October 30, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

One of three Business Growth Awards for selected applicants: €6,000 in funding, a Dell Pro 14 Essential laptop, or a place in a six month agribusiness mentoring programme. Awards are not transferable, are subject to availability, and ABF reserves the right to substitute any award with notice. There is no entitlement to a specific prize.