Cashew is one of Nigeria’s most underrated export crops, yet funding built specifically for young people in the cashew value chain is hard to find. e-MOVE ComCashew 2026 fills that gap, offering up to €2,000 in direct funding or practical tech support to young entrepreneurs with a cashew business idea.
The best part is that the whole process, from the required training to the application itself, is completely free. Nigeria qualifies because it is a member of the OACPS group of states, and the current submission window closes October 30, 2026.
About the Programme
e-MOVE is an initiative of MOVE-ComCashew and the Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF), implemented by GIZ as a joint action of the European Union, the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The programme combines free online learning with a real path to funding. Applicants complete short courses, then turn what they learn into an “AgriCanvas,” a simplified business model canvas built specifically for a cashew business idea, before submitting it for review. This is Submission Window 3 of the programme, running from September to October 2026.
Benefits
- Up to €2,000 in direct business funding for selected winners.
- Alternative practical support such as a laptop, tablet, or business software for winners who prefer tools over cash.
- Expert mentoring, training, and networking opportunities tied to the cashew sector.
- Free mandatory e-learning courses that build real skills in conservation agriculture and investment readiness, whether or not you win funding.
- No registration fees, subscription charges, or hidden costs at any stage.
Even applicants who do not get selected walk away with two completed courses and a working business model for their cashew venture, which is a solid outcome for a free programme.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be based in an OACPS member state. Nigeria is included, along with most other African, Caribbean, and Pacific states.
- You need an innovative agrifood or business idea linked to any part of the cashew value chain, from farming and processing to packaging, byproducts, or export.
- You must be willing to complete two short mandatory e-learning courses before submitting.
Nigerian cashew farmers, processors, and young agripreneurs looking to add value to raw cashew nuts all fit within what this call is looking for.
Documents Needed To Apply
- Registration on the atingi e-learning platform.
- A certificate ID from the “Create an Investment-Ready Agribusiness” course, which only unlocks after you finish “Introduction to Conservation Agriculture.”
- A completed AgriCanvas, entered directly into the submission form rather than uploaded as a file.
- Short written answers covering the climate-smart angle of your idea, your revenue model, and the capital you need to start or scale.
The AgriCanvas is essentially a lightweight business plan, and reviewers are checking whether the numbers and the story hold together. If you want your revenue model and capital estimate to look convincing on paper, our business plan service can help you work out figures that reflect what a cashew business in Nigeria actually costs to run.
Key Details at a Glance
Programme: e-MOVE ComCashew Funding 2026, Submission Window 3
Organizer: GIZ, through MOVE-ComCashew and the Agri-Business Facility for Africa, funded by the EU, OACPS, and German BMZ
Eligible location: OACPS member states, including Nigeria
Funding available: Up to €2,000, or a laptop, tablet, or software package
Application deadline: October 30, 2026
How to Apply
- Register for free on the atingi e-learning platform.
- Complete the “Introduction to Conservation Agriculture” course first.
- Complete “Create an Investment-Ready Agribusiness” and save your certificate ID.
- Build your AgriCanvas around your specific cashew business idea.
- Submit through the official KoboToolbox form with your certificate ID before October 30, 2026. Only one idea per applicant is allowed per window.
Start the courses early. The second course only unlocks after the first, and rushing through both close to the deadline is how avoidable mistakes creep into the AgriCanvas submission.
Final Thoughts
Niche funding calls like this one tend to get fewer applications simply because fewer people hear about them, which works in your favor if you are actually in the cashew business. Free training, a real shot at funding, and no entry fees make e-MOVE ComCashew 2026 worth the few hours it takes to complete the courses and apply.
Find more funding calls like this one on our running list of latest opportunities for the month.