The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN Foundation) has launched the 2026 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP), an initiative that supports young Nigerian graduates with funding, training, mentorship, and resources to build successful agribusinesses.
Since its inception, the programme has empowered over 60 agripreneurs and disbursed more than ₦90 million in grants. For the 2026 edition, selected participants will receive ₦1.5 million in equity-free funding to grow their agricultural ventures.
Benefits
- ₦1.5 million equity-free grant
- Access to farmland and farming facilities
- Agribusiness training and capacity building
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Investor and market linkages
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be graduates of a partner university
- Have a viable agribusiness idea or existing venture
- Submit a detailed agribusiness proposal
- Participate in training and pitch sessions
Partner Universities
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
- University of Ilorin
- University of Ibadan
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Eligible Sectors
Applications are accepted from agribusinesses in:
- Crop production
- Poultry and livestock farming
- Agro-processing
- Agritech
- Beekeeping
- Cassava, sorghum, vegetable farming
- Sustainable agriculture
Selection Process
- Online application and proposal submission
- Technical review by partner institutions
- Shortlisting and live pitch session
- Final selection of winners
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official BATN Foundation GAP application portal, complete the application form, and upload a detailed agribusiness proposal.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
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