Program in Algeria Supporting Agricultural Ideas with Funding of up to €3,750
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
enpact has opened applications for the Ideas Track under the Ecosystem Builders Algeria programme, designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs and startup ideas in Algeria in the fields of AgriTech, Agribusiness, food, and agriculture.
The programme targets individuals with early-stage ideas or projects who have a clear business idea or a working Proof of Concept (PoC) and want to develop it into a market-ready venture.
Selected participants receive financial support of up to €3,750 to develop their prototype and test their idea, along with training and mentoring from experts in business model development, financial planning, market access, and investor readiness.
Benefits
The programme provides participants with:
- Financial support of up to €3,750.
- The ability to use the funding to develop prototypes, test ideas, and build a Proof of Concept (PoC).
- Funding disbursed in stages linked to achieving specific milestones outlined in the project’s growth roadmap.
- Specialized training in entrepreneurship and venture development.
- Mentoring from experts in developing a Business Model.
- Training in financial planning.
- Support for market access.
- Training on investor readiness and fundraising.
- Individual coaching sessions to help transform the idea into a viable business.
- Membership in the Algerian Entrepreneurs Alumni Network after completing the programme.
- Opportunities to network and collaborate with local and international entrepreneurs and organizations.
- The possibility of later competing for a place in the Internationalization Component.
- Participants selected for this track may have the opportunity to attend trade fairs and learning tours in Africa and Europe.
- Participation in B2B meetings and networking with investors, customers, and potential partners.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for the Ideas Track, applicants must:
- Be an Algerian citizen or an eligible resident in Algeria.
- Have a clear idea, concept, or early-stage project in one of the following areas:
- Agriculture.
- Agribusiness and agricultural industries.
- AgriTech.
- Food and agricultural products.
- Have a functional Proof of Concept (PoC); applications without a working proof of concept are considered ineligible.
- Demonstrate strong motivation to develop the idea through the incubation programme.
- Commit to active participation in workshops, training, mentoring, and follow-up sessions.
- Commit to providing regular reports on project progress and achievement of defined milestones.
- Comply with all conditions stated in the participant agreement.
- Not have previously received grant-based funding.
- For projects seeking the Projet Innovant classification, commit to applying for the Startup Label and completing company registration during the programme in accordance with the specified requirements.
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