Are you an agritech innovator with a game-changing solution for Nigeria’s food systems? The Lagos Agrithon 2025 is your chance to turn your vision into reality. Organized by the Lagos State Government, this high-impact innovation challenge is designed to support startups and entrepreneurs transforming the agrifood sector.
Lagos Agrithon 2025 is now accepting applications from June 2 to June 27, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to pitch your solution, receive expert mentorship, and compete for visibility, funding, and long-term impact.
What Is Lagos Agrithon 2025?
The Lagos Agrithon is an innovation-driven hackathon dedicated to solving critical challenges across the agriculture and food systems value chain. With a focus on empowering youth-led startups and fostering sustainable development, the event connects promising founders with mentors, investors, and government stakeholders.
Participants benefit from a robust program, including capacity-building, pitch development, and exposure to decision-makers in agritech and agribusiness.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Lagos Agrithon 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be aged between 18 and 40 years
- Operate a startup between 0–5 years old
- Be based in Lagos or have a project that significantly impacts the Lagos agrifood system
- Be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Be registered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA)
- Have an innovative solution addressing challenges in agriculture or food systems
Startups, innovators, and interdisciplinary teams are all welcome to apply.
Focus Areas for Innovation
Participants must develop solutions that fall under one or more of the following thematic categories:
- Sustainable Agriculture: Soil health, eco-friendly practices, and water management
- Food Production: Across all points in the value chain
- Agri-Fintech: Financial inclusion tools for farmers and agribusinesses
- Precision Farming: IoT, AI, and other technologies for smart agriculture
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Innovations in food storage, distribution, and transportation
- Food Security: Reducing hunger and food waste while improving affordability
- Agri-Data Analytics: Leveraging data for better decision-making in agriculture
- Value Addition: Processing and packaging to enhance product worth
Competition Stages
The Lagos Agrithon follows a structured, merit-based evaluation system:
- Application Stage
Submit your application and pitch deck online. - Shortlisting
Top innovators selected based on idea quality, feasibility, and relevance. - Screening
Shortlisted applicants pitch to a panel of experts. - Mentorship Phase
Industry experts work with finalists to improve business models and impact. - Pitch Day
Final presentations to judges, investors, and policymakers.
Evaluation Criteria
Your application will be judged using the following metrics:
- Innovation – Originality and creativity of your solution
- Feasibility – Practicality in the Nigerian agricultural ecosystem
- Scalability – Potential to expand and impact more stakeholders
- Sustainability – Alignment with environmentally responsible practices
- Market Viability – A clear and sustainable business model
- Presentation – Confidence, clarity, and storytelling during pitch
- Supply Chain Integration – Impact on storage, transportation, and delivery
How to Apply for Lagos Agrithon 2025
Applying is easy. Follow these steps:
- Complete the online application form
- Upload your business pitch deck, clearly outlining the idea, target beneficiaries, and expected impact
📌 Registration is open from June 2 to June 27, 2025
🔗 Click here to apply for Lagos Agrithon 2025 (insert official application link once available)
💬 Expert Insight from GrantsDatabase.org
“Successful applications are built on a clear value proposition backed by data, market insight, and a roadmap for growth. Focus on solving a specific challenge, outline your model of impact, and communicate the scalability potential of your idea.”
— GrantsDatabase.org Review Team
Need help developing a strong application? Contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining, and review. Our experts will guide you in framing a powerful, fundable agritech pitch that stands out.
Why You Should Apply for Lagos Agrithon 2025
The Lagos Agrithon 2025 is more than just a competition. It’s a gateway to funding, market access, visibility, and expert mentorship. If you have a solution that can shape the future of agriculture in Nigeria, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
