MENA Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme 2026/2027: Empowering Researchers and Innovators to Build Sustainable Agricultural Solutions

Overview

The MENA Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme is an initiative presented by Goumbook to support scientists, researchers, students, and innovators working on practical solutions for agricultural and environmental challenges in the Middle East and North Africa region. The programme focuses on regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, and food systems, providing participants with a transformative journey to strengthen their entrepreneurial capabilities. Individuals are guided to develop their research-based ideas toward proof-of-concept and potential future scaling, moving beyond conventional agricultural practices toward sustainable impact.

Who can apply

The programme is designed for students, researchers, scientists, and innovators who are developing impactful agricultural solutions. Applicants working with research, scientific, technological, process-driven, or nature-based approaches that address agricultural challenges relevant to the Middle East and North Africa region are encouraged to participate.

Requirements

Eligible applicants must focus their solutions on regenerative agriculture themes pertinent to the Middle East and North Africa region. Acceptable solution areas include healthy soil regeneration, diversified crops, organic and bio-fertilisers, biodiversity enhancement, sustainable food security, and reduced use of chemicals. Additional relevant areas comprise water security, organic waste utilisation, livestock and agroforestry integration, carbon capture and sequestration, rural and social welfare, desertification and salinity reduction, and sustainable disease control using fewer synthetic pesticides. Solutions may be scientific, technological, process-based, or nature-based.