Kaduna Agritech Bootcamp and Innovation Challenge

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: AGRISPARK 2026

Kaduna Agritech Bootcamp and Innovation Challenge

Are you a Kaduna State resident building an agritech startup or developing an innovative solution to challenges in agriculture? AgriSpark 2026 offers an opportunity to strengthen your idea, receive expert mentorship and compete for a cash prize of ₦500,000.

AgriSpark is a three-day agritech bootcamp designed to bring together Kaduna-based founders, entrepreneurs and innovators developing technology-driven solutions across the agricultural value chain.

Convened by GreyHobb in partnership with Agrobays and the Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture, the programme aims to help early-stage agritech founders test their ideas, improve their products, validate their solutions and prepare to present them to industry stakeholders.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Applications are welcome from innovators developing solutions in the following areas:

1. On-Farm Innovation: Technology and solutions that improve farming practices, productivity and agricultural operations.
2. Post-Production and Value Chain: Innovations addressing post-harvest losses, storage, processing and agricultural supply chains.
3. Market Access: Solutions connecting farmers and agricultural businesses to markets, buyers and distribution networks.
4. Agricultural Data Governance: Technology and systems that improve agricultural data management, access and use.
5. Sustainability: Innovations promoting sustainable farming practices and environmentally responsible agricultural development.

WHO CAN APPLY?

This opportunity is open to Kaduna State residents who are:

• Agritech founders and early-stage entrepreneurs.
• Individuals or teams developing technology-based solutions for agriculture.
• Founders seeking to test, validate and improve their products.
• Innovators with promising ideas addressing real challenges across the agricultural sector.

Applicants should be working on agritech-focused startups, early-stage ventures or solutions with potential to create meaningful impact in agriculture.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN

Selected participants will benefit from:

1. Intensive Training: Practical learning to strengthen agritech business ideas and develop innovative solutions.
2. Expert Mentorship: Guidance from experienced professionals and agricultural sector experts.
3. Hands-On Innovation: Opportunities to test ideas, challenge assumptions and improve proposed solutions.
4. Agricultural Sector Exposure: Insights into real-world agricultural challenges and opportunities.
5. Pitch Preparation: Support to refine ideas and prepare for presentations before industry and sector stakeholders.
6. Incubation and Co-Working Access: The top three teams will receive three months of incubation and co-working access at GreyHobb.

PRIZES AND REWARDS

Winning Team: ₦500,000 grand prize.

Top Three Teams: Three months of incubation and co-working access at GreyHobb.

Participants will also have opportunities to build professional connections, receive mentorship and advance their agritech solutions.

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Period: 7–17 October 2026.

Bootcamp and Innovation Challenge: 29–31 October 2026.

VENUE

GreyHobb
No. 31, Gwari Avenue, Barnawa, Kaduna State.

Format: In-person.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible Kaduna State residents should complete the official AgriSpark 2026 application form using the link below.

AgriSpark 2026 Application Form

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

If you are building an agritech startup, developing technology to solve agricultural problems or have an idea with the potential to improve the agricultural value chain, AgriSpark 2026 offers an opportunity to move from concept to a more practical, tested and pitch-ready solution.

Apply before registration closes on 17 October 2026.