Halcyon’s Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Program supports early-stage, impact-driven ventures across Sub-Saharan Africa that are strengthening agriculture and food systems through market-based solutions.
Run by Halcyon, the 2027 Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Program provides equity-free funding, expert training, investor access and in-person residencies to help impact-driven ventures across Sub-Saharan Africa scale innovative, market-based solutions that strengthen agriculture and food systems.
Support Package & Benefits
- Access to Halcyon’s global community of 650+ founders
- $10K AWS credits
- $10K equity-free stipend per venture
- Professional advisors
- Workshops with experts in leadership development, capital strategy and product-market fit
- Networking with investors and varied stakeholders
- Continued benefits after your program
Eligibility Criteria
- Ventures based in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- A working MVP at the paid-pilot or post-revenue stage, with early traction and evidence of impact.
- CEO or primary decision-maker, working full time, fluent in English and aged 21 or older (up to one co-founder may join).
- Market-based solutions that strengthen agriculture and food systems, especially for smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities.
- Commitment to attend all residencies and programme sessions.
- Applications close on Friday, October 23, 2026