Improving healthy food supply chain in Nigeria
Solutions for Food Supply Chain
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition, in partnership with the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC), is proud to announce the final cohort of the Agribusiness Innovation Challenge (AIC 4.0).
Over the past four cohorts, the Agribusiness Innovation Challenge has attracted and supported some of Nigeria’s most promising agritech startups working to improve the food supply chain. As we launch this fourth and final edition, we remain focused on identifying, developing, and scaling innovative solutions that address food safety, nutrition, and climate resilience—key pillars for securing Nigeria’s food future.
This last cohort is especially significant as it marks the culmination of a successful multi-year journey under GAIN’s Strengthening Nutrition in Priority Staples Project. The Challenge continues to offer technical assistance, mentorship, and targeted business support to women and youth-led agritech startups, strengthening their capacity to access finance and bring impactful innovations to scale.
Are you ready to be part of the final group of changemakers transforming Nigeria’s food systems?
Applications are now open to eligible agritech startups across Nigeria.
Let’s close this chapter with bold, scalable solutions for a healthier, more sustainable food supply chain.
This challenge welcomes solutions or viable products that address FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN challenges with an outcome of achieving food safety and quality as well as healthier diets for all. Examples of solutions may include and not limited to the following thematic areas:
• Deployment of technology-enabled distribution networks to improve access to agricultural inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, in remote areas.
• Optimization of logistics and transportation routes to reduce costs and improve efficiency in last-mile delivery.
• Optimization of processing techniques, equipment, and operations to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality and consistency.
• Adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices, energy-efficient technologies, and waste-reduction strategies to minimize environmental impact and resource use.
• Integration of automation and digitalization solutions to streamline production processes and ensure product traceability and safety.
• Post-harvest management and storage involves addressing the critical stage of the agricultural value chain that occurs after harvesting, focusing on preserving the quality, freshness, and nutritional value of agricultural products until they reach consumers. This challenge aims to foster the development and implementation of innovative solutions to improve post-harvest handling, storage, processing, and distribution practices.
Shortlisted early-stage startups with a Minimum Viable Product should expect to go through the following process from the programme;
Applications are open to all eligible agri-tech startups in Nigeria.
Application closes 7th, May 2024
Further enquiries can be directed to info@nigeriacic.org
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