Welcome to the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

Venture Capital 4 Africa (VC4A) is a technical partner. They host the GoGettaz Community and maintain the application process for the annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. Applications are submitted via VC4A.

No, there is no fee to enter the competition. Participation is free of charge. GoGettaz or their partners will never ask you to pay to progress to a next round. If anyone contacts you to request payments, please report it immediately at info@gogettaz.africa.

Currently, only English and French are supported. Successful applicants who make it to the finals must be able to present their business and answer questions in either English or French. As GoGettaz grows into the future, we hope to add more regional competitions with regional language support.

You can pitch your business in English or French. We have some judges who are native English speakers and some judges who are native French speakers.

Yes, but you must a citizen of one of the member states of the African Union to be eligible to participate in the competition. You must also have a business that is registered and operating in one of the member states of the African Union.

The finals of the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize will be held at the AFSF Summit, which is planned to take place in Dakar, Senegal. The summit is traditionally during the first week of September every year.

Finalists are required to ensure they have all necessary valid travel documentation at their own cost. However, costs relating to travel and, where applicable, visa costs to attend the AFSF Summit may be covered by GoGettaz, subject to funding availability.

No, previous winners and finalists of GoGettaz competitions, including those run by partner organizations like AGRA, are not eligible to participate again.

Applicants must be 18 to 35 years of age on the last day of submission to the competition. If you are 35 years old on 10 June 2025, you are allowed to compete.

Each applicant is limited to one entry or application.

A jury selected by GoGettaz and its partners will review entries and select semi-finalists, and then 12 finalists will be chosen from among the semi-finalists.

If you are shortlisted in any of the rounds and decline to participate in that round, your competition entry will be withdrawn, and you will be out of the competition for the year.

There will be two grand prize winners, each receiving a sum of US$50,000 subject to applicable taxes and banking charges.

Yes, the prize money will be paid in two equal instalments, each requiring a written report on how the prize money has been spent and the impact on the venture.

No, you’re strongly advised not to disclose any confidential, proprietary, or competitive information in your application.

Information you submit in the competition may be used to promote you and your business on GoGettaz Social Media Channels. Additionally, your personal information may be used for administration purposes and may be disclosed to partners. By entering the competition, you consent to the collection, retention, usage, and distribution of your personal information as described in the privacy policy.

To compete, you must have a registered business before the application deadline of 10 June 2025. You may submit an application before your business is registered, but keep in mind that the registration process must be complete before the application deadline.

Any agriculture or food related business, or business providing services to the agriculture and food sector is eligible. GoGettaz support innovation throughout the entire value-chain. This includes various areas such as research and development, primary production, food processing, logistics, technology solutions, and more.

Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted. All applications must be submitted by the 10 June 2025 deadline to be considered.

If you’re selected as a semi-finalist, you’ll be required to participate in an online interview and provide documentation regarding your venture as determined by the jury.

Applicants who have questions about their application can join the GoGettaz Application Support Group on WhatsApp. While the GoGettaz Team cannot help individual applicants to fill in their applications, they will assist in clarifying questions and connect applicants to competition-related information that answers their queries. Further resources and guidelines may be available on the GoGettaz website, on social media, or through partner organizations to help applicants with their submissions.

Applications are evaluated based on various criteria including innovation, impact potential, scalability, financial sustainability, and the ability to contribute to the development of the agri-food sector in Africa. The judges will also be looking to award ventures that make a significant impact in one or more of the following areas: rural livelihoods, nutrition, climate, technology, gender, natural resources, and job creation.

Once an application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn or edited. Make sure to review and finalize your application before submitting it. You may at any stage choose to stop participating in the competition.

The prize money is intended to support the development and growth of the winning ventures. As per the terms and conditions of the competition, the prize money is to be used to grow and scale your business. Specific reporting requirements may apply to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of the funds.

Finalists enjoy facilitated participation in the AFSF Agribusiness Deal Room, Africa’s biggest agribusiness matchmaking platform. Finalists may receive additional support such as mentorship, networking opportunities, access to resources, and exposure to potential investors or partners to further advance their ventures.