AI FOR AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE
Deploy Your AI Solution, Win $50,000
The Innovate Africa Challenge (3rd Edition), by Smart Africa and the FAO, is accelerating the deployment of proven AI solutions for climate-smart agriculture across Africa.
Who Qualifies
Legally registered AI startups/innovators (2+ team members) in Smart Africa member states, with a working prototype to validated system (TRL 3–6), pre-seed to Series A stage.
What’s Included
$50,000 to deploy, validate and scale a proven AI solution in a Smart Africa Member State, plus technical support from FAO experts and government ministries.
Status
Closes August 31, 2026 — proven, deployment-ready solutions only.
Apply here: sti-portal.fao.org
Need help with your pitch?
Enterprise Support Africa helps you prepare and apply with confidence. Call 0810 866 6546 / 07031917647 or visit enterprisesupportafrica.com to get started.
Disclaimer: The Innovate Africa Challenge is convened by Smart Africa and the FAO. Please verify eligibility and deadlines via the official STI Portal. Enterprise Support Africa is not the organiser of this opportunity.