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FCMB x FMO x Heave Ventures AgriTech Program 2026

1. Program Overview

The FCMB x FMO x Heave Ventures AgriTech Program 2026 is an operational-excellence and pitch competition for agribusinesses, culminating in a Demo Day in Lagos and a ₦20,000,000 cash pool shared among the selected winners. By applying, applicants agree to these terms.

2. Who Can Apply

  • Must be a registered, operating agribusiness / AgriTech venture within the agricultural value chain in Nigeria.
  • Must have an active, revenue-generating or pilot-stage business at the time of application.
  • One application per business; founders or representatives must be 18 years or older.
  • Employees, board members, and immediate family of FCMB, FMO, and Heave Ventures Group are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be able to attend program activities in English and commit the time required to complete the course and implementation phase.

3. Application & Participation Requirements

  • Apply via the official program page on Zimara.org before the stated application deadline.
  • Complete the Baseline Survey and the 3-week Operational Excellence course in full.
  • Implement course learnings in the business over the following month and submit evidence of business impact, plus the Endline Survey, by the stated deadlines.
  • Attendance at expert-led open rooms during the implementation month is optional but strongly encouraged.
  • Applicants who do not complete a required stage by its deadline may be withdrawn from the program at Heave Ventures' discretion.

4. Selection for Demo Day

  • Submission of a final pitch deck and pitch video is the ONLY criterion used to select the Top 6 startups who pitch live at Demo Day.
  • Selected startups will have flights and hotel accommodation provided to attend Demo Day in Lagos.
  • The decision of the review panel on Top 6 selection is final.

5. Cash Pool & Winners

  • The ₦20,000,000 cash pool will be shared among the winners selected at Demo Day.
  • Disbursement is subject to satisfactory completion of all program requirements and any post-selection verification FCMB, FMO, or Heave Ventures may require.

6. Program Changes

  • Program dates — including the date the Operational Excellence course opens — may shift. Any change will be communicated to all applicants in advance.
  • FCMB, FMO, and Heave Ventures reserve the right to amend these terms, the program schedule, or the format of any stage at their discretion.

7. Data, Communications & IP

  • Applicants consent to receive program-related emails at each stage of the journey, including reminders if a stage is incomplete.
  • Business and survey data submitted may be used by FCMB, FMO, and Heave Ventures to assess performance and improve the program.
  • Applicants retain ownership of their business IP; participation does not transfer any equity or IP to the program partners.

8. General

  • Participation is voluntary and may be withdrawn by the applicant at any time by notifying the program team.
  • These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  • For questions, contact the program team via the support channel listed on Zimara.org.