Call for Applications: FMN Prize for Innovation 5.0 (Cassava Production and Processing)
Call for Applications: FMN Prize for Innovation 5.0 (Cassava Production and Processing)
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) invites applications for the fifth edition of the FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI 5.0). The 2026 edition focuses on innovative practices in cassava production and processing, with the aim of advancing efficiency, sustainability, value addition and competitiveness across Nigeria’s cassava value chain.
About the Prize
The FMN Prize for Innovation is an initiative designed to stimulate transformative solutions in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied sector. The competition is structured into two categories to encourage participation from both enterprises and students.
Focus Area
Innovative practices in cassava production and processing, including:
• Productivity improvement and yield optimisation
• Efficient processing technologies
• Post-harvest loss reduction
• Sustainable and climate-smart practices
• Market expansion and value-chain enhancement
• Technological integration such as automation, digitisation and biotechnology
Entries will be assessed based on innovation, feasibility, scalability, sustainability and potential impact within Nigeria’s cassava ecosystem.
Categories and Eligibility
SME Category
Eligible applicants:
• Registered Nigerian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
• Operating within the food and agro-allied sector
• Developing innovative solutions in cassava production, processing or value addition
Prizes:
• First prize: ₦5,000,000
• Second prize: ₦3,000,000
• Third prize: ₦2,000,000
Student Category
Eligible applicants:
• Nigerian undergraduate or postgraduate students
• Enrolled in recognised tertiary institutions
• Proposing innovative solutions to challenges in cassava production and processing
Prizes:
• First prize: ₦300,000
• Second prize: ₦200,000
• Third prize: ₦100,000
How to Apply
1. Visit the official application portal: https://www.fmnplc.com/prizeforinnovation/
2. Select the appropriate category (SME or Student).
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Submit all required documentation before the stated deadline on the portal.
Applicants are encouraged to review the full eligibility criteria and submission guidelines on the official website before applying.
