BRIDGE-in Agriculture Pitch Competition 2026: Apply for Up to $5,000 in Grant Funding for Young Agripreneurs in Ghana

Overview

The BRIDGE-in Agriculture Pitch Competition 2026 is an entrepreneurship funding initiative designed to support young people operating businesses within Ghana's agricultural value chain and adjacent sectors. Part of the broader BRIDGE-in Agriculture initiative, the competition aims to provide affordable capital to agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises to foster growth, employment creation, and positive impact. Eligible entrepreneurs participate in a pitch competition to secure financial support to establish, strengthen, or expand their agricultural ventures.

Who can apply

Applicants must be young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 who operate a business in agriculture or an adjacent sector in Ghana. Additionally, applicants are required to have a revenue-generating business model and present a clear, impact-oriented action plan.

What you get

The competition offers a shared grant pool of $10,000 distributed across three grant awards. The available grants are valued at $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000. Successful applicants can use the funding for working capital, equipment, and business expansion to improve operations and increase their capacity to serve customers.

Key dates

The application deadline is 9 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT.