FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Programme 2025 offers funding, mentorship, and N20m grants to Nigeria’s top agritech startups. Applications close Sept 12.

FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Programme 2025 has officially launched, offering a powerful platform for Nigerian agritech startups to secure funding, build capacity, and scale innovation.

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Jointly initiated by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO), the programme aims to identify and empower Nigeria’s most promising agritech ventures.

In partnership with Heave Ventures, the initiative is not just about access to capital — it’s designed to build investment-ready businesses through mentorship, fundability scoring, and exposure to seasoned investors.

The programme includes:

• ₦20 million in grant funding for top-performing ventures
• Digital learning and fundability scoring via Zimara, a proprietary platform that uses alternative data to assess investment readiness
• 6-week intensive investment readiness bootcamp for the top 20 startups
• Investor pitch session in October 2025

Applications opened on August 8 and will run until September 12, 2025.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Kudzai Gumunyu, Divisional Head of Agribusiness & Non-Oil Exports at FCMB, said the programme reflects the bank’s commitment to unlocking Nigeria’s agribusiness potential.

“This initiative will help nurture and prepare these startups for investment opportunities, enhancing their potential to contribute to the agritech landscape in Nigeria,” Gumunyu noted.

He emphasised that the programme goes beyond traditional funding by providing long-term support that connects people, capital, and markets.

Abiodun Lawal, CEO of Heave Ventures, highlighted the programme’s broader vision:

“Scaling agribusiness innovation has the potential to revitalise entire value chains… positioning Africa as a vital global food and agri-tech supplier.”

Lawal underscored the job-creation and export-boosting potential of nurturing agritech entrepreneurship on the continent.

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The FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Programme 2025 sets the stage for a transformative future in Nigerian agribusiness, creating new pathways for startups to grow, scale, and lead Africa’s agricultural innovation wave.