e-MOVE ComCashew Agribusiness Kickstart Prize 2026: How Young Agripreneurs Can Win €2,000
Do you have a business idea in the cashew value chain but need funding to get started? The e-MOVE ComCashew Agribusiness Kickstart Prize 2026 could be your chance. It is free to enter, and winners can receive €2,000 in direct funding or technology support for their business.
What Is the e-MOVE ComCashew Agribusiness Kickstart Prize?
e-MOVE is an initiative of MOVE-ComCashew, implemented by GIZ (the German development agency). It invites young and emerging entrepreneurs in the cashew sector to turn their ideas into investment-ready, climate-smart ventures through the "Build Your AgriCanvas. Build Your Future." call for proposals.
The programme helps young and emerging MSMEs in the cashew sector attract investment and adopt low-emission, climate-resilient practices. It also contributes to sustainable food systems and rural livelihoods.
It is organised by GIZ through the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF) and MOVE-ComCashew projects. Both are part of the Joint Action "Business Support Facility for Resilient Agricultural Value Chains." That action is co-financed by the European Union under the Samoa Agreement with OACPS and by Germany's BMZ.
What Can Winners Receive?
Winners can receive one of these kickstart prizes:
-€2,000 in direct funding to boost their business
-A laptop, tablet or software to keep operations running smoothly
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is for emerging agripreneurs in the cashew sector who:
•Are aged 18 or above
•Are based in an OACPS member state (the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, which includes Nigeria and many other African countries)
•Have an innovative agribusiness idea related to any part of the cashew value chain
Application Deadline
Submissions close on October 30, 2026. This is Submission Window 3, open from September to October 2026. Successful applicants will be contacted by mid-December 2026.
How to Apply: Step by Step
•Register on atingi (www.atingi.org) or the e-MOVE landing page to access the free cashew e-learning courses.
•Complete the two mandatory e-MOVE courses in order. First take Introduction to Conservation Agriculture (CA). This unlocks the final required course, Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness.
•Complete your AgriCanvas. Use the Business Model Canvas template in the submission module of the Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness course to develop your cashew business idea.
Submit your idea through the official KoboToolbox submission form. You must:
•Provide the certificate ID from the Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness course as proof of completion
√Enter your full AgriCanvas directly into the form, with no uploads
•Answer short questions on your climate-smart or resilience component, your revenue model, and the capital needed to start or scale
•You can save a draft on the form and return later, so you don't have to rush.
👉 Application link: Apply for the e-MOVE ComCashew Kickstart Prize here https://www.comcashew.org/funding-e-move
Important Things to Know
-It is free. There are no entry fees, subscription charges or hidden costs, and the courses are free too.
-One idea per window. If you submit more than once with the same certificate ID, only your last complete and valid submission counts.
-A valid certificate ID is required. Submissions without one will not be accepted.
-Not selected? Try again. You can improve your idea and resubmit in the next round.
-Stay on the value chain. Under e-MOVE, ideas must focus on cashew. Maize, livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) and cocoa ideas fall under the separate Agribusiness e-Academy.
Tips to Strengthen Your Application
-Start the courses early, since you need the certificate ID before you can submit.
-Be specific about your revenue model and how much capital you need.
-Show how your idea is climate-smart, for example through lower emissions, waste reduction or resilient farming practices.
-Think beyond farming. Processing, packaging, logistics, marketing and technology all count as part of the cashew value chain.
Final Word
With the deadline on October 30, 2026, now is the time to start the courses and build your AgriCanvas. Please confirm all details on the official page before applying, as terms can change.
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