The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has launched Lagos Agrithon 2025, a competition designed to support agripreneurs and innovators with bold ideas shaping the future of food and agriculture.
The programme provides access to a ₦150 million funding pool for agribusiness startups to scale their solutions and make real impact in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Priority Areas
Applications are welcome for solutions in:
- Cold chain & storage solutions
- Climate-smart & sustainable farming practices
- Smart farming (hydroponics, aeroponics, greenhouse, precision agriculture)
- Waste-to-value & circular economy solutions
- Digital platforms, ag-finance & market linkage innovations
- Farm equipment design & local fabrication
- Innovative product development
- Any other breakthrough solutions improving efficiency, sustainability, or access in agriculture
Evaluation Criteria
- Innovation – Creativity and uniqueness of the solution
- Feasibility – Practicality in Nigeria’s agricultural context
- Scalability – Potential to reach & impact many stakeholders
- Supply Chain & Logistics – Storage, transport, distribution solutions
- Sustainability – Contribution to sustainable agricultural practices
- Market Viability – Clear business model & growth potential
- Presentation – Confidence, clarity, and effective communication
Eligibility
- Business must be 1+ years with evidence of MVP or sales
- Founder aged 18–40 years
- Open to startups, innovators, and teams in agribusiness or food systems
- Must be based in Lagos or impacting Lagos agrifood systems
- Must be registered with CAC & LASSRA
- Must have an innovative solution tackling a key challenge
Application Deadline: 8th September 2025
Video Pitch Guidelines
Upload Format:
- Max 2 minutes, Landscape, MP4
Your Pitch Should Include:
- Who you are & your company name
- The problem you’re solving
- Your solution (product or service)
- Why it matters (impact/market potential)
- Show your product or service clearly in the video
Guidelines:
- Record in a quiet, well-lit, clean environment
- Dress in business casual
- Speak clearly & confidently
- ❌ No PowerPoint or projection presentations
Submission Instructions:
- Email to: agrinnovationclub@gmail.com
- Subject line: (Your Business Name) – Video Pitch
- Attach video file or share via Google Drive link
Applicants are required to apply through the provided link Here and upload a video pitch.
Video Pitch must clearly show:
i. Who you are and your company name
ii. The problem you’re solving
iii. Your solution (product or service)
iv. Why it matters (impact / market potential)
v. Show your product or service clearly in the video
Attached below is a copy of the video pitch guidelines and instructions for submission:
