The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has opened applications for the 2026 Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program.
This is a capacity-building initiative designed to support entrepreneurs, agripreneurs, and agricultural professionals across Africa. The programme aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and tools required to build profitable and sustainable agribusiness ventures.
The initiative provides structured online training, mentorship, and networking opportunities for individuals interested in strengthening their capacity within the agricultural value chain. Participants will also gain exposure to funding opportunities that can help scale innovative agricultural ideas into viable enterprises.
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About IITA 2026 Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program
The Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program focuses on developing practical agribusiness skills through expert-led sessions and workshops.
The training is designed to help participants transform agricultural ideas into scalable business models while understanding modern agricultural practices and agribusiness management strategies.
Participants will also learn about innovation in agriculture, market expansion strategies, and how to access partnerships and financial support within Africa’s evolving agricultural ecosystem.
Programme Benefits
Selected participants will benefit from:
- Comprehensive online training on agricultural enterprise development
- Mentorship from experienced agricultural and business experts
- Networking opportunities with agribusiness leaders and professionals
- Access to industry connections within the agricultural ecosystem
- Potential access to funding opportunities for innovative agribusiness ideas
The programme aims to support participants in building sustainable agricultural enterprises capable of creating jobs and improving food systems across Africa.
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Eligibility Criteria
Interested applicants must:
1. Be entrepreneurs, farmers, agripreneurs, or agricultural professionals
2. Be involved in any area of the agricultural value chain
3. Have interest in building or expanding an agribusiness
4. Be willing to participate in the online training sessions and programme activities
5. Young innovators and early-stage agribusiness founders with promising ideas are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
March 6, 2026
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How to Apply for IITA 2026 Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program
Interested applicants can submit their applications through the official IITA 2026 Agricultural Enterprise and Innovation Training Program registration portal.
You can also check out more opportunities you are eligible to apply for on the Federal Government Initiative Category, Latest Grant Collection Category, and Job and Career Opportunity Desk.
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