Exciting Opportunity for African AgriTech Start-ups!The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026 is now open for applications!
If you are an African start-up transforming agriculture through technology and innovation, this is your chance to scale your impact and attract investment.
The programme offers:
- Up to €20,000 in tailor-made technical assistance
- Access to working capital loans of up to €50,000
- Digital advisory support worth €10,000
- Fully sponsored participation in community events & Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
- Direct access to investors, bespoke coaching, and a strong network of peers
Since 2019, SAlS has accelerated 107+ start-ups, with 70% securing follow-on investments, raising over $75M collectively.
The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026 is offered by ‘Scaling Agriculture Innovations through Startups (SAIS), a project implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Gates Foundation!
Deadline: 28 September 2025
Apply here:
SAIS: Scaling digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups – SAIS Accelerator