Are you an Agtech entrepreneur?
Do you have a solution for one of the problems facing African agriculture?
Do you want to connect with professionals in plant nutrition and farming?
Would you like to be more actively engaged in the transformation
of African agriculture at a time when we need to produce more, more efficiently?
If so, then do not wait any longer!
The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) are accepting applications for the Africa AgTech Startup Showcase from entrepreneurs providing innovative solutions for improving crop yield and quality, improving soil health, improving nutrient management performance, and facilitating market access. Selected startups will be awarded a cash prize of €20,000 and the opportunity to showcase their startup solution at the IFA annual conference.
Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique Information
Established in 2014, Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University) is a private higher education institution located in the large town of Ben Guerir (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Marrakesh-Safi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de la Formation des Cadres (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Professional Training , Morocco), Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) is a coeducational higher education institution. Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, startups must meet the following criteria:
- The startup already has a minimum viable product (MVP).
- The startup has received less than € 20 million in funding since its establishment from external sources and is less than 10 years old.
- The startup provides an innovative solution to improve crop yield and quality, improve soil health, improve nutrient management performance, or facilitate market access.
- The product or service is operational or has been demonstrated.
- The startup is already active on the African continent or has strong potential to solve one of the continent’s agricultural challenges.