About VC4A
VC4A started with the mission to build up Africa’s start-up community. Starting in 2007, the network-building organization has grown organically over the years into what is now the leading community working to build high-growth high-impact companies globally.
Increased economic momentum is fueled by a growing number of entrepreneurs and their ambition to transform society. It is imperative we seek out the collaborations and partnerships needed to bring together the capital, knowledge, and network these entrepreneurs require to succeed – and to provide every entrepreneur with an equal access to opportunity.
In collaboration with a growing network of partners, the VC4A community of entrepreneurs, mentors and investors are central to bolstering the Entrepreneurial ecosystem globally and offers a direct channel for anyone serious about being part of the next great success story.
Benefits
Requirements
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A clear and defined description on how their solution is impacting smallholder farmers.
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Strong organizational and operational structure.
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Be aged 18-40 on the day of submission to the 2023 Pitch AgriHack Competition.
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Hold nationality (with official ID) from any of the 54 nations of the African Union.
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Be the founder/co-founder of the enterprise represented in the competition and play an active role in its operations and leadership.
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Have no criminal record related to corruption, tax evasion, financial impropriety, felony or
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Not be a previous Pitch AgriHack or GoGettaz finalist or winner.
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Submit the application form in English.
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Agree with the Terms & Conditions.
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The ability to scale and impact a large number of smallholder farmers.
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An identifiable technological innovation that addresses the following problems for smallholder farmers:
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Smallholder farmer productivity
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Smallholder farmer income
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Labor intensiveness of operations
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Resilience
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Access to information for smallholder farmers
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Strong competitive advantage
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Growth-stage category, venture must have:
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The ability to scale and impact a large number of smallholder farmers.
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Recorded evidence of demonstrated impact on smallholder farmers’ revenue.
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An identifiable technological innovation that addresses the following problems for smallholder farmers:
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Smallholder farmer productivity
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Smallholder farmer income
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Labor intensiveness of operations
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Resilience
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Access to information for smallholder farmers
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Strong competitive advantage
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Selection Criteria
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How real is the need?
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What problem does the solution solve?
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How unique is the solution?
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Does the team demonstrate an ability to execute?
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What is the market opportunity?
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Early-Stage Category:
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Scalability
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Feasibility/Proof of concept
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Technical viability of the solution
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Mature-Stage Category:
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Smallholder farmers reached
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Profitability
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Impact on Smallholder Farmers
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Technological Innovation
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Business Model
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Team
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Scalability
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Use-of-funds
How to Apply
Application Deadline
Conclusion
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