Innovate47 Food & Agri Accelerator invites applications from African startups

The Food & Agri Accelerator, an eight-week program created to assist high-potential founders developing solutions at the nexus of agriculture, food systems, and climate resilience, has been launched by Innovate47, a global venture builder and entrepreneur support organization.

A global venture builder and entrepreneur support organization, Innovate47 helps early-stage businesses that are addressing some of the most important issues facing the globe. Through initiatives in several areas, Innovate47 links entrepreneurs with networks, funding, and mentors to spur innovation.

Innovate47 has become a global platform for innovation in the Global South, with a growing network of startups from Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Pakistan. A diverse international cohort of founders will be brought together by the new program to build on this foundation, giving them access to specialized mentorship, investor connections, and a route to expand their businesses internationally.

“Food systems are at the frontlines of the climate crisis. Farmers, consumers, and communities worldwide are already experiencing the effects,” said Umair Sheikh, founder of Innovate47. “Through this programme, we aim to identify bold entrepreneurs with scalable solutions and give them the tools, networks, and capital pathways to make a real impact.”

Over the course of eight weeks, the Food & Agri Accelerator will include group sessions, access to industry leaders, investors, and knowledgeable mentors. The program makes use of a virtual model that is tailored to the hectic founders’ schedules.

Now, founders from all over the world who are creating startups in fields like climate-smart farming, agri-fintech, supply chain innovation, regenerative agriculture, and food security can apply.