Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 1.0

An AgricTech Conference

Shaping Sustainable Agriculture and Food
Systems For The Next Generation

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Why Lagos Agrinnovation Summit ?

Food security is a pressing global concern, particularly within emerging populations facing diverse challenges such as rapid urbanization, climate change, economic instability, and political conflicts. Through case studies and empirical evidence, it highlights the multifaceted nature of food security and the need for holistic approaches that address environmental, economic, social, and technological dimensions.

Shaping Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems For The Next Generation

PARTICIPATION

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Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 1.0

Let's build innovative solutions across the Food and Agri Value Chain.

Speakers

Dr Natalie Beinisch
Co-Founder, Circular Economy Innovation Partnership
Femi Adekoya
Founder & Precision Agriculture - Agric Drone Specialist
Aisha Raheem
Co-founder & CEO, Farmz2U
Akinola Baiyewu
Principal Manager, Agribusiness Finance and Investments, Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL)
Jummai Abalaka
Co-founder & COO, PricePally
AfricanFarmer Mogaji
Founder & CEO- AgricBusiness Empowerment Initiative ( AgricBusiness NG)
George Thorpe
Managing Director, MagProtein Limited

Selection Jurors

Dr. Isa Elegbede (PhD)
Deputy Chair, International Union for Conservation of Nature - IUCN
Oreva Irene (Agajere) Atanya
Head, Sustainability, Lagos Business School
Akinleye Akin
CEO, Kinseth Konsult (Nig) Ltd
Omotunde Adeola
Deputy Councillor, WAMASON
Olawale Olayide
President at Africa Circular Economy Research and Policy Network
Arese Onaghise
Executive Secretary, Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA)

Lagos Agrithon Timeline

1st August - 15th September

Call For Registration

18th September - 21st September

Virtual Business Pitch

4th October

Pitch Session

9th October - 22nd October

Mentor's Nest

24th October

Finale

Partners

Media Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Lagos Agrithon is an agricultural hackathon that provides a unique platform for startups to pitch their groundbreaking solutions to get access to funding, potential investors, mentorship and enhanced visibility across the agricultural value chain in Nigeria, with the aim of enhancing productivity, sustainability, and overall efficiency in agriculture.

Only startups based in Lagos are eligible to apply. Individual applications will not be accepted.

No, applying for the Agrithon is completely free.

We are looking for innovative solutions across the agricultural value chain. This can include technology, sustainable farming practices, supply chain innovations, and more.

Yes, having a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is important for your application to be considered.

No, only startups can apply. We encourage teams with a viable startup idea or project to submit their applications.

You can submit your application by visiting our website at www.agrinnovationsummit.com/pitch/ and following the application guidelines provided.

The deadline for application submissions is September 15th, 2024.

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