The 2023 edition of Sterling’s Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) has shortlisted the top ten agro-innovators who will pitch for grants at the upcoming 5th annual event. The ASA, themed “AgroPitch,” is an incubator-style investors’ deal room.
The shortlist was selected from thousands of submissions, and the final winners will be announced at the grand event scheduled for November 8, 2023.
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The top ten agro-innovators will have the opportunity to compete for grants and the possibility of accessing up to N1 billion in additional financing to expand their ventures. The ASA 2023 event will also feature a live pitch session and a keynote address by Hon. Samson Bugama, the Honorable Commissioner of Agriculture, Plateau State.
The Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) is dedicated to supporting and financing agribusinesses across Africa and offers consolation prizes, including advisory services and entrepreneurial education in collaboration with reputable learning institutions. The event is organized by Sterling Bank in partnership with Leadway Assurance, Thrive Agric, and Noor Takaful.
It would be recall that, Sterling Bank Limited has committed N1 billion to Agro-Innovators for Agric Summit Africa (ASA) 2023.
Since its inaugural edition in 2019, ASA has played a pivotal role in addressing critical issues within Nigeria’s agriculture sector. It has consistently brought together influential figures from various sectors to deliberate and explore innovative solutions to the industry’s challenges. ASA has rightly earned its place as a cornerstone event for the agriculture sector in sub-Saharan Africa.
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