2025 FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program

📖 About FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program

The FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program is a national initiative designed to support Nigeria’s most promising agritech startups and SMEs. The program aims to build their capacity to secure funding, scale operations, and sustain long-term growth.

Delivered in collaboration with Heave Ventures, this 6-week program combines funding opportunities, business advisory, and access to a robust network of investors, banks, and industry partners.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: August 13, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
• Category: Entrepreneurs, Grants
• Opportunity Location: Nigeria
• Eligible Locations: Nigeria

🎁 Benefits of FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program

₦20 Million in Grants

• For the most investment-ready businesses.

Investor & Bank Demo Day

• Pitch directly to funders, DFIs, and strategic partners.

Zimara Fundability Scorecard

• Understand how investors and banks view your business.

Strategic Introductions

• Network and connect with off-takers, buyers, and accelerators.

6-Week Bootcamp

• Practical coaching, capital planning, and growth strategies.

Expert Advisory

• Weekly sessions with VC mentors, bankers, and market experts.

E-Learning Platform

• Access tools and resources for building strong, bankable models.

Media & Brand Visibility

• Get featured on FCMB and Heave Ventures investor channels.

Post-Program Support

• Access ongoing funding and business development opportunities.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Agritech startups and SMEs solving key challenges in the agriculture value chain.
• Businesses with a viable model, traction, or consistent revenue.
• Founders seeking capital and market access.

🗓️ Application Date and Process

Program Schedule

• Applications Open: August 8, 2025
• Applications Close: September 12, 2025
• Fundability Scoring (via Zimara): September 12–26, 2025
• Investment Readiness Program: October 1–31, 2025
• Demo Day: November 7, 2025

📌 Application Deadline

September 12, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the program and apply via the following links:

• FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program Details
• Apply for FCMB-FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Program

This program is an excellent opportunity for agritech startups and SMEs in Nigeria to gain funding, mentorship, and access to a wide network of industry leaders. Don't miss out!

• ₦20 Million in Grants for the most investment-ready businesses.
• Investor & Bank Demo Day to pitch directly to funders, DFIs, and strategic partners.
• Zimara Fundability Scorecard to understand how investors and banks view your business.
• Strategic Introductions to network with off-takers, buyers, and accelerators.
• 6-Week Bootcamp for practical coaching, capital planning, and growth strategies.
• Expert Advisory with weekly sessions with VC mentors, bankers, and market experts.
• E-Learning Platform for tools and resources for building strong, bankable models.
• Media & Brand Visibility featured on FCMB and Heave Ventures investor channels.
• Post-Program Support for ongoing funding and business development opportunities.