25 finalists compete at AfDB’s US$140,000 AgriPitch competition

The Bank, in collaboration with the implementing lead Private Equity Support and partner organisations Eldohub and the Private Finance Advisory Network, announced the 25 finalists for the competition who will be awarded US$140,000 in grants and business skills training.

The 25 finalists include 17 women-owned or led small and medium enterprises. Thirteen are from Francophone countries, while the other 12 are from Anglophone countries. The AgriPitch Competition targets African youth aged 18-35 years working in the agricultural value chain.

"These young agripreneurs show great potential and are a testament to the level of innovation that exists across Africa. The Bank’s support, through the AgriPitch Competition, will boost the bankability of these projects and provide a tangible step towards enhancing agribusiness and food security on the continent," said Edson Mpyisi, the Bank’s chief financial economist and ENABLE Youth coordinator.

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