Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) Challenge (Up To $50,000)

GRP, together with Shockwave Foundation and Munich Re Foundation, invite agricultural innovators in East Africa to apply for the Resilient Agriculture Innovations for Nature (RAIN) challenge.

RAIN aims to convert seed-level innovative agricultural ideas that are meeting resilience needs in East Africa and scale them to sustainable business ideas of interest to private investors and funders.

RAIN serves as a platform to support and amplify agricultural innovations in East Africa as they uniquely address challenges they face within their communities.

Who Should apply?

RAIN is open to not-for-profit organisations across public, local civil society, international NGOs and academia, as well as for-profit organisations, farmers, and entrepreneurs in East Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda).

What will winners receive?

Winners will be connected with potential funders, receive a tailored mentoring program, and communications support to refine their messaging. In addition, they will be invited to an investor forum and pitching session in-person or virtually. Experts will facilitate a leadership academy for the shortlisted candidates. Lastly, winners will receive a cash prize of up to 50,000 USD after the initial mentoring period and after the leadership academy.

Apply Now for new grants and funding opportunities curated for Startups in Africa

Application Timeline

1. Application window from 10 December 2024 – 31 January 2025. 
2. Webinar for potential applicants on 16 January 2025 15:00 – 16:00 EAT. Register here.
3. Application due on 31 January 2025 at 23:59 EAT
4. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by mid-march 2025.
5. Visit RAIN official webpage to learn more and apply now

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