Step-by-step guide to the Lagos State Agrithon 2025 application process for the ₦150 million agribusiness support fund

Are you ready to be part of a movement that’s reshaping the future of agriculture in Lagos and beyond?

The Lagos State Agrithon Program 2025 is your chance to transform your agribusiness idea into a reality. Designed to revolutionize agriculture and strengthen food systems in Nigeria, the program offers mentorship, business development training, and up to ₦150 million in funding for the most innovative ideas.

Whether you’re a startup founder, innovator, or part of a team building a solution in the agri-food sector, this could be your big break.

Program Summary

Host Country: Nigeria
Program Type: Training | Competition
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Reward: ₦150 million funding | Business Mentorship | Training | Networking
IELTS Required? No
Deadline: June 27, 2025

Why the Lagos Agrithon Program Matters

With Lagos as one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa, food security, sustainable farming, and innovation are more critical than ever. This program is backed by Lagos State Government, and it’s focused on creating lasting solutions in the agrifood ecosystem.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Lagos State Agrithon Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Business must be between 0–5 years old
Founder must be 18–40 years old
Open to startups, teams, or individuals working in agribusiness or food systems
Applicants must be based in Lagos or have projects that impact the Lagos agrifood system
Business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
Applicant must be registered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA)
Must offer an innovative solution that addresses a pressing challenge in agriculture or food systems

Benefits of the Lagos State Agrithon Program

Participants in the program will enjoy:

Funding up to ₦150 million to scale your solution
Business mentorship from industry leaders and policymakers
Hands-on agribusiness training and capacity building
Exposure and networking opportunities with investors, public sector leaders, and other innovators

Focus Areas

The Agrithon targets solutions that address the following sectors:

Sustainable Agriculture: Soil health, water conservation, and eco-farming
Food Production: Improving productivity across value chains
Agri-fintech: Financial tools for farmers and agribusinesses
Precision Farming: Use of IoT, AI, and tech to improve yields
Supply Chain & Logistics: Smarter ways to move and store agricultural goods
Food Security: Reducing hunger, minimizing food waste, and improving affordability
Agri-data Analytics: Using data to drive smarter farming decisions
Value Addition: Innovative ways to process, preserve, and package food

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply

Here’s how to apply for the Lagos Agrithon Program 2025:

Visit the Program Portal: Click the official link to access the online application page.
Submit Application: Fill in your project details, business model, and expected impact.
Shortlisting: Applicants will be screened and shortlisted based on innovation, feasibility, and potential for scale.
Screening Stage: Shortlisted applicants will pitch their projects to a panel of industry experts.
Mentorship Phase: Selected innovators will undergo mentoring to refine their solutions.
Pitch Day: Finalists will present their projects to judges, investors, and key stakeholders.