Are you a start-up transforming agriculture with technology and innovation?
The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is your gateway to scale, attract investment, and grow your impact across Africa.
This is your chance to accelerate growth in:
🌾 AgriTech solutions
📈 Investment readiness
🤝 Pan-African innovation & collaboration
Who is eligible?
✅ Start-ups transforming agriculture through technology
✅ Legally registered and operational in any African country (except South Africa)
✅ Ready to scale and attract investment
What’s in it for you?
🔹 Up to 20,000 Euros in tailor-made technical assistance
🔹 Working capital loans of up to 50,000 Euros
🔹 Digital advisory support worth 10,000 Euros
🔹 Direct access to investors, bespoke coaching, and a strong peer network
🔹 Fully sponsored participation in community events & Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
📥 Learn more & apply now: vc4a.com/giz-sais/2026
🗓️ Deadline: September 28, 2025