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Africa Food Prize (AGRA)

$100,000

RollingWebsiteEst. 2016

Moderate Gender LensStrong Climate Lens

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Africa's premier award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa — from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. A US $100,000 prize celebrating Africans taking control of Africa's agriculture agenda.

What You Get

$100,000 cash prize

Global recognition as Africa's leading agriculture award

Speaking platform at Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF)

Media exposure and visibility across agricultural and development networks

Connections to policymakers, investors, and agricultural leaders

How to Apply

Nomination-based. Nominations can be submitted through africafoodprize.org/nominate/. Self-nominations and third-party nominations accepted. Nomination guidelines available on website.

Warm Intro

Recommended but not required

Geographic Focus

Pan-Africa

Decision Timeline

Annual cycle — nominations typically open Q2, laureate announced at AGRF (Africa Green Revolution Forum) in September

Eligibility

Must be an individual or institution with demonstrated impact on African agriculture
Work must be Africa-focused
Contributions must be measurable in terms of poverty reduction, hunger reduction, or nutrition improvement

Traction Required

Demonstrated, measurable impact on African agriculture and food systems

Team Requirements

Individual or institutional leadership with proven track record in agriculture

Selection Criteria

Contribution to reducing poverty and hunger and/or improving nutrition in measurable terms
Contribution to providing a vital source of income and/or employment in measurable terms
Potential for scalability or replication
Increased awareness and cooperation among African audiences and organisations
Leadership potential of the individual or organisation

Focus Areas

Agricultural transformation in Africa

Food security and nutrition

Smallholder farmer empowerment

Agro-processing and value chain development

Sustainable agriculture practices

What They Look For

Outstanding individuals or institutions driving transformation in African agriculture and food systems. Candidates who have measurably reduced poverty and hunger, improved nutrition, created employment, or demonstrated scalable agricultural innovations.

Post-Investment Support

Global visibility, media exposure, speaking platform at AGRF, connections to agricultural leaders and policymakers

Red Flags to Watch

2026 nominations not yet open as of April 2026. Monitor website for announcement.

Insider Tip

Nomination-based — third-party nominations carry weight. Previous laureates include former heads of state and leaders of major agricultural institutions. Very prestigious. Nomination cycle typically opens around April-May each year.

2016

Active Since

Yes

Deploying

Notable Investments

Previous laureates include prominent agricultural leaders and former heads of state. Full list at africafoodprize.org/laureates/

Opportunities

Africa Food Prize (AGRA)

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