Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Accelerator (2027)

About

The Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Accelerator supports early-stage ventures in Sub-Saharan Africa that are focused on improving agriculture and food systems, offering benefits such as equity-free funding, expert workshops, and access to a global community of founders.

Benefits

• 🌍Global Community Access
  Access to Halcyon’s global community of 650+ founders
• 💵Equity-Free Stipend
  $10K equity-free stipend per venture
• 🛠️ Professional Advisors
  Access to professional advisors for guidance and support
• 📚Workshops
  Workshops with experts in leadership development, capital strategy, and product market fit

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be based in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Must have a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and be at the paid-pilot or post-revenue stage
• Applicant must be the CEO or hold primary decision-making power and be working full time
• Must demonstrate early evidence of impact on smallholder farmers or food systems

Participation Commitments

• Applicant(s) must commit to participating in all residencies, program activities, events, and in-person and virtual sessions
• Attend the residency in Accra, Ghana from March 11th to March 19th, 2027
• Attend the residency in Nairobi, Kenya from May 28th to June 4th, 2027

Target Sector

Agriculture and Food Security

Target Location

Sub-Saharan Africa