The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has officially opened applications for Lagos Agrithon 2026, a flagship agribusiness acceleration programme offering access to a ₦200 million grant pool for innovative youth-led businesses across the agricultural value chain.
Powered by the Lagos Agrinnovation Club, the programme is designed to identify, support, and scale startups and enterprises that are transforming Lagos State’s food systems through technology, innovation, and sustainable business models.
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About Lagos Agrithon 2026
Lagos Agrithon is a youth-focused innovation and enterprise programme aimed at helping promising agribusinesses grow through funding, mentorship, networking, and ecosystem support.
The initiative focuses on businesses that can improve food production, processing, distribution, storage, and overall food security in Lagos State.
Priority Areas
Applications are invited from businesses operating in the following areas:
- Cold Chain and Storage
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Smart Farming Technologies
- Waste-to-Value and Circular Economy
- Food Processing and Value Addition
- Farm Production Innovations
- Agritech and Digital Solutions
- Farm Mechanization
Benefits of the Programme
Successful applicants will gain access to:
1. Funding opportunities from the ₦200 million grant pool
2. Business mentorship and growth support
3. Networking with industry leaders and investors
4. Collaboration opportunities within Lagos’ agribusiness ecosystem
5. Structured pathways for business expansion
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Innovation and technology adoption
- Practicality of the solution
- Technical viability
- Scalability and growth potential
- Environmental sustainability
- Revenue generation potential
- Ability to create jobs
Who Can Apply?
The programme targets:
- Youth-led agribusinesses
- Agritech startups
- Food processing companies
- Cold-chain and logistics innovators
- Climate-smart agriculture enterprises
- Digital agriculture solution providers
- Researchers and food-system innovators
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
1. Operate within the agriculture or food systems value chain
2. Have a registered business or structured operation
3. Demonstrate innovation and market potential
4. Be a youth-led enterprise
5. Be between 18 and 40 years old
6. Have operated for at least 3 years
7. Be based in Lagos or have Lagos as a major market destination
8. Follow Lagos Agrinnovation Club social media handles and repost the Agrithon 2026 grant call
Application Deadline
19 July 2026
SEE ALSO:
– Lagos State Supahuman Program Cohort 2 (Fully Funded Digital Skills & Remote Work Training)
– Lagos State Public Service Accelerator Programme (PSAP) 2026 Cohort Opens for Applications
How to Apply for Lagos Agrithon 2026
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications via Lagos Agrithon 2026 online before the deadline.
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.
