Applications are now open for the 2021 edition of Land Accelerator, a program that supports efforts to restore degraded forests, farmlands and pastures. Applications for the training workshop, dedicated to entrepreneurs and leaders working in the agricultural sector, are now open until March 31, 2021.

Here Is What You Need To Know

• The training will take place between April and July of this year through virtual meetings and training sessions. Mentoring and coaching sessions will also take place remotely.

• This program provides candidates with mentoring and networking opportunities, technical training and workshops to develop their skills. Indeed, several initiatives in different areas are included, including smart agriculture, sustainable forestry, reforestation, non-timber forest products, agroforestry, creation of organic fertilizers, pesticides and other soil amendments. of natural origin.

• As for the successful candidates of the said training, they will benefit from a period of three months of exclusive weekly training sessions led by experts. Startups, on the other hand, have three months of access to Fledge’s online courses. Also, Land Accelerator plans to give participants skills on models to create content to help them thrive, and weekly networking sessions.

• They will also receive skills to explore new ways of maximizing their business models in order to increase their clientele, their revenues and their environmental impact. In addition, they will have the opportunity to apply for a Land Accelerator Investment Pack which a group of experts will award to the top ten entrepreneurs.

Read also: Do Accelerator Programmes Really Matter For Startups In Africa?

How To Apply

To apply click here. 

Charles Rapulu Udoh

Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
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