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HASTEN Business Incubation Programme
Incubator & Accelerator
Event
About
The HASTEN Business Incubation Programme invites youth-led enterprises from Lesotho, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone to apply for a transformative opportunity that focuses on sustainable agrifood systems, offering a comprehensive 5-day workshop, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to empower the next generation of agripreneurs committed to creating resilient and inclusive food systems.
Benefits
- 🎓Training & MentorshipParticipation in a 5-day in-person incubation workshop
- 🎓Training & MentorshipTailored guidance for sustainable business plans and financial strategies
- 🤝Networking OpportunitiesAccess to international and national coaches
- 🤝Networking OpportunitiesEcosystem event for pitching and networking with stakeholders
- 🎓Training & MentorshipThree enterprises per country receive tailored follow-up support for scaling operations
Eligibility Criteria
- Legally registered SMEs/startups in Lesotho, Rwanda, or Sierra Leone
- Operational for 1–3 years
- Led by entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35
- Clear contribution to sustainable agrifood systems transformation
- Compliance with FAO integrity standards
- Focus on resilience boosting, safe and nutritious food, and inclusive business models
Target Sector
Agrifood Systems
Target Location
Lesotho, Rwanda, Sierra Leone
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