Applications are now open for the SUSTAIN Agribusiness Training Programme 2026, a free skills development opportunity designed to equip Nigerians with practical knowledge and competencies for careers, businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness.
SUSTAIN, which stands for Strengthening Underlying Systems and TVETs for Agribusiness Innovation in Nigeria, is an agribusiness skills-development initiative led by Sydani under the Team Europe Initiative’s OP-VET programme. The initiative is co-funded by the European Union and German Cooperation.
The programme provides different levels of training, allowing participants to start with foundational agribusiness knowledge and progress into specialised skills or entrepreneurship.
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Training Areas
Participants will receive training across areas relevant to modern agriculture and agribusiness, including:
- Agribusiness Management
- Digital Agribusiness
- Value Chain Analysis and Development
- Data Analytics and Digital Systems
- Innovation and Investment
- Gender and Social Inclusion
SUSTAIN Programme Levels
Level 1 – Agribusiness Generalist
- Duration: 3 months
- Format: Self-paced
- Eligibility: Open to all interested participants
- Benefit: Certificate and job placement support
This level provides foundational knowledge for individuals who want to understand the agribusiness ecosystem and develop relevant skills.
Level 2 – Specialised Agribusiness Skills
- Duration: 3 months
- Format: Hybrid
- Eligibility: Level 1 graduates or individuals with equivalent knowledge
- Benefit: Certificate and job placement support
This level is designed for participants seeking deeper and more specialised agribusiness competencies.
Level 3 – Agribusiness Entrepreneurship
- Duration: 3 months
- Format: Fully in-person
- Focus: Business development and entrepreneurship
- Benefit: Certificate and a soft-grant pathway for eligible participants
- Availability: Limited spaces
Level 3 is particularly relevant to individuals who want to develop or strengthen an agribusiness venture and gain practical entrepreneurship knowledge.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to individuals interested in building skills and pursuing opportunities in agribusiness.
Eligible participants may include:
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- University and polytechnic graduates
- NYSC corps members
- Early-career professionals
- Job seekers interested in agribusiness
- Aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs
The introductory training is also open to interested participants, making it an opportunity for people who want to begin exploring agribusiness without necessarily having extensive prior experience.
Cohort 1 Introductory Training
The first introductory training is scheduled to begin in October 2026.
- Training duration: 12 hours
- Format: 100% online and self-paced
- Cost: Free
- Availability: Limited slots
Participants interested in exploring agribusiness can use this introductory training as an entry point into the wider SUSTAIN programme.
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Benefits of the Programme
Successful participants can gain access to:
- Practical agribusiness knowledge and skills
- Training in digital and data-driven agribusiness
- Specialised professional development
- Certificates upon completion of applicable training levels
- Job placement support for applicable programme levels
- Business development and entrepreneurship training
- A potential soft-grant pathway for eligible Level 3 participants
- Exposure to innovation and investment opportunities in agribusiness
How to Apply for Free SUSTAIN Agribusiness Training Programme 2026 for Nigerians
Interested Nigerians can apply online through the official SUSTAIN Agribusiness Training Programme platform.
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications carefully and provide accurate information. Since spaces are limited for some components of the programme, interested participants should apply early.
The SUSTAIN Agribusiness Training Programme provides different training levels with different eligibility conditions, formats and benefits. Applicants should carefully review the programme information on the official platform to understand the requirements for each level before applying.
For anyone looking to build practical skills, pursue employment or develop a business within Nigeria’s agricultural and agribusiness sector, this programme offers a useful opportunity to gain relevant knowledge at no training cost.
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.
