SAIS Investment Readiness Programme invites applications from African food, agri-tech startups

Applications for the SAIS Investment Readiness Programme are being accepted from tech startups looking to scale in Africa’s agriculture and food tech sectors.

The “Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Startups” (SAIS) project, run by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the German Agency for International Cooperation, and co-funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is the source of the Investment Readiness Programme.

It gives selected food and agri-tech companies access to a year-long, specialized support program to assist them in raising capital and expanding. Personalized coaching sessions with regional and international experts, access to individualized online training, and additional services like legal counsel, online marketing, and digital product optimization are all included.

Additionally, businesses will have access to the investor and partner network of the organizing team as well as a local hub or office space. Through networking, peer-to-peer learning, and increased visibility, it also provides special support for female founders and women in executive positions of startups.

Applications may be submitted till October 20.