Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) | GrowthAfrica

Year started: July 3, 2025 | Current status: Applications opened

Business stage:
Early
Startup (Post-revenue)

Sector:
Agriculture & Food

Duration: months | Mode: Virtual | Participation Fee: Free

Receiving applications: Yes – Registration link: | Deadline: August 15, 2025

Number of participant accepted per cohort:

Location(s): Ghana – Greater Accra – Accra |

Brief Description

📢 CALLING ALL AGRI-FOOD INNOVATORS​
The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is now open for applications!​

This grant, a joint initiative by the Government of Ireland, supports innovative, sustainable, and commercially viable agri-food projects between Irish and eligible African businesses.​
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Training details

Describe the format of your programme.:

Eligible African countries:
Botswana, Cóte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.​
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Eligible applicants include:​
✔️ SMEs​
✔️ Cooperatives & social enterprises​
✔️ Farming groups & commercial networks​
✔️ Sole traders & partnerships​
✔️ Registered agri-food businesses of all types​
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Projects must be commercial, demonstrate real impact, and show strong collaboration across borders.​
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Current Partners and Funders

Other partners and funders: Irish Government

Support provided

Non Financial Support Provided: Accelerator

Financial Support Provided: Grant