Crenov8 Consulting is hosting its 3rd annual Meet The Farmers’ Conference in Dubai in Nov. 2019 — where under the initiative, they’ll also look at supporting AgriTech entrepreneurship in Africa through the Innov8Agric Challenge.
The challenge is aiming at innovative ideas and enterprises that are focusing on agriculture — helping them improve their business operations while providing a platform to showcase their innovation.
Innov8Agric Challenge goal is promoting innovative ideas for early stage AgricTech entrepreneurs from all sectors of the agriculture ecosystem — who are applying creative and innovative methods to improve the agriculture value chain across Africa.
AgricTech entrepreneurs across Africa can apply not later June 30th, for a chance to compete in the 2019 Innov8Agric Challenge.
The pitch competition will be held in respective African countries including Uganda.
A jury made up of successful entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders across Africa will select the best ideas based on innovation of the idea/enterprise, originality and viability of the idea/venture.
Winning startups win an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai where they are to participate and exhibit at the Meet The Farmers’ Conference from Nov. 27th to 28th, 2019.
After the final pitch, the grand overall winner will receive USD$5,000. In addition to the grant, they get a follow-on funding, investment opportunities.
They will be access to a high worth pool of investors and potential customers at the conference.
