{"id":10062,"date":"2024-10-04T17:34:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=10062"},"modified":"2024-10-04T18:14:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T18:14:25","slug":"agrithon-food-systems-n100000000-grant-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2024\/10\/04\/agrithon-food-systems-n100000000-grant-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food System Launches Agrithon &#8211; Food Systems N100,000,000 Grant Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10065 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ebd1248d-5a3e-4875-a48d-c460958ff8e4-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ebd1248d-5a3e-4875-a48d-c460958ff8e4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ebd1248d-5a3e-4875-a48d-c460958ff8e4-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ebd1248d-5a3e-4875-a48d-c460958ff8e4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ebd1248d-5a3e-4875-a48d-c460958ff8e4-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ebd1248d-5a3e-4875-a48d-c460958ff8e4-640x426.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ebd1248d-5a3e-4875-a48d-c460958ff8e4.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nLagos Agrithon is an agricultural hackathon designed to provide a dynamic platform for startups to pitch their groundbreaking solutions aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will have the opportunity to access funding, connect with potential investors, and receive mentorship from industry leaders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10066 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cda978bd-60a0-4048-a1d2-8d51397d5a3e-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cda978bd-60a0-4048-a1d2-8d51397d5a3e-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cda978bd-60a0-4048-a1d2-8d51397d5a3e-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cda978bd-60a0-4048-a1d2-8d51397d5a3e-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cda978bd-60a0-4048-a1d2-8d51397d5a3e-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cda978bd-60a0-4048-a1d2-8d51397d5a3e-640x426.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cda978bd-60a0-4048-a1d2-8d51397d5a3e.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a focus on enhancing productivity, sustainability, and overall efficiency across the agricultural value chain, Lagos Agrithon is a catalyst for innovation, helping to<br \/>\nshape the future of agriculture in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>It offers startups enhanced visibility and the chance to contribute to a thriving and resilient agricultural ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10068 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06c4ca4a-29df-4a79-891a-bd1a30efbdc8-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06c4ca4a-29df-4a79-891a-bd1a30efbdc8-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06c4ca4a-29df-4a79-891a-bd1a30efbdc8-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06c4ca4a-29df-4a79-891a-bd1a30efbdc8-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06c4ca4a-29df-4a79-891a-bd1a30efbdc8-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06c4ca4a-29df-4a79-891a-bd1a30efbdc8-640x426.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06c4ca4a-29df-4a79-891a-bd1a30efbdc8.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Lagos Agrithon Stages of Competition<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1. <b>Submit your Application <\/b>: The portal is opened from August 1, 2024 and the deadline is September 15, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>2. <b>Virtual Business Pitch<\/b> : The top 50 selected businesses would send in a 3 minutes video recorded pitch of their business stating their Unique Value<br \/>\nProposition, opening from 18th September and closes on 22nd September, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>3. <b>Mentors Nest<\/b> : The top 30 selected would be matched with mentors from October 9 till October 22, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>4. <b>Finale Pitch Event<\/b>: Top 20 winners would emerge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10069 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5363dc56-63a7-4362-a535-02c7f53c86f3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5363dc56-63a7-4362-a535-02c7f53c86f3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5363dc56-63a7-4362-a535-02c7f53c86f3-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5363dc56-63a7-4362-a535-02c7f53c86f3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5363dc56-63a7-4362-a535-02c7f53c86f3-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5363dc56-63a7-4362-a535-02c7f53c86f3-640x426.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5363dc56-63a7-4362-a535-02c7f53c86f3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems,<br \/>\nAlausa Secretariat,<br \/>\nIkeja,<br \/>\nLagos State.<\/p>\n<p>Friday October 4, ,2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lagos Agrithon is an agricultural hackathon designed to provide a dynamic platform for startups to pitch their groundbreaking solutions 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