Awarded grant — SAIS Cohort 2026: The Next Generation of African AgTech Founders — for Africa by BMZ, Gates Foundation in Food Systems & Livelihoods, Private Sector & Trade, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Agriculture & Rural Development sectors

SAIS Cohort 2026: The Next Generation of African AgTech Founders

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SAIS Cohort 2026: The Next Generation of African AgTech Founders

Last update: Nov 12, 2026

Details

Location:

Africa

Funding agency:

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany,Gates Foundation

Grantmaking entity:

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (HQ)

Grantmaking entity type:

Bilateral development agency or DFI

Status:

Awarded

Budget:

N/A

Award ceiling:

N/A

Award floor:

N/A

Sector:

Food Systems & Livelihoods, Private Sector & Trade, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Agriculture & Rural Development

Languages:

English

Eligible applicants:

Private Sector

Eligible applicant countries:

Africa

Date posted:

Nov 12, 2026

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Who we are The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme is offered by ‘Scaling Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups (SAIS)’, a project implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH(opens in new tab) on behalf of the

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Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany

The BMZ Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development coordinates the development cooperation of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Food Systems & Livelihoods

Features all the components, activities, and processes related to food production, processing, safety, and access, as well as initiatives that support livelihoods and income generation for individuals and communities.

Key areas:

Food systems and processing
Food security, nutrition, and resilience
Livelihood support and income-generating activities

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Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.

Key areas:

Private sector development and SME/MSME support
Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

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