Farmers for the Future (F4F)

Empowering the next generation of Agri-Business leaders in Nigeria.

About The Program

The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an Agricultural Entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-Business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses.

The project is an initiative developed and sponsored by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) in partnership with NYSC and implemented by New Nigeria Foundation. It is targeted at currently serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members – as part of BATNF’s drive to encourage and support the youth in sustainable agriculture.

Objectives

Make agribusiness attractive

Reduce youth unemployment

Drive youth engagement in Agriculture.

Youth Development

Train and Empower youth in agro-practices

₦10 MILLION NAIRA

Top 6 finalist will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10Million

Grant Prizes

1st Cash Prize X 1

₦3,000,000

Equity-free grant funding.

2nd Cash Prize X 2

₦2,000,000

Equity-free grant funding.

3rd Cash Prize X 3

₦1,000,000

Equity-free grant funding.

Stages of Competition

1. Submit Your Application

The online application portal will be available for you to send in your applications.

2. Virtual Bootcamp

20 Selected businesses will go through a rigorous virtual bootcamp where they will refine their business thesis and build a compelling pitch.

3. Pitch Event & Award

The top 10 businesses from the bootcamp will pitch before a panel of expert judges and investors. 6 winners will be selected.

4. Mentorship

The 6 Winners will be given financing to execute, strengthen, advance and scale their businesses under the guidance of seasoned mentors. They will also be connected to the relevant networks they require to make progress.

5. Join The Farmers For The Future Alumni

Continue to enjoy exclusive access to expert mentorship, insider opportunities and a robust support network that will open doors to follow on financing, new markets, etc.

Access to Finance

The top 6 finalists will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10 million (₦3m for the first Prize, ₦ 2m for 2nd Prize, and ₦ 1m for 3rd Prize)
Linkage to financial institutions and investors for follow-on financing and/or credit facilities
Winners will get technical support to establish their agribusiness

Training & Capacity Building

Participation in an intensive “Think-through-your-business” boot camp
Mentorship under seasoned entrepreneurs and Agric Experts
Membership of the F4F alumni network
Participation in other partner-drive training programs
Support with business registration & other legal & regulatory requirements

Past Winners

Ready to bring your Agri-Business idea to life?

If you are a serving NYSC member with a viable business idea in agriculture, we want to hear from you.

Apply for the Grant