Apply: MOVE-ComCashew e-MOVE 2026 Offers €2,000 in Business Funding

Young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in the cashew industry can apply for the 2026 e-MOVE AgriCanvas Competition, which offers an opportunity to receive up to €2,000 in direct business funding or essential equipment to support their agribusiness ventures.

The competition, organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH through its MOVE-ComCashew and Agri-Business Facility for Africa projects, aims to help emerging agripreneurs transform their ideas into investment-ready, climate-smart businesses.

The initiative focuses on strengthening the cashew value chain, encouraging sustainable agricultural practices and supporting businesses capable of improving rural livelihoods and creating economic opportunities.

What the e-MOVE Competition Offers

Selected winners can receive one of the following forms of support:

• €2,000 in direct funding to develop or expand their businesses.
• Business equipment, including a laptop, tablet or software, to improve operations and productivity.

The programme is designed to help emerging entrepreneurs develop viable business models, attract potential investment and adopt climate-resilient, low-emission practices within the cashew industry.

Who Can Apply?

The competition is open to young and emerging agripreneurs who meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must reside in a member state of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), including Nigeria.
• Must have an innovative agribusiness idea related to the cashew value chain.

Applicants may propose ideas covering different aspects of the industry, provided their projects demonstrate business potential and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector.

Mandatory Training Requirements

Before submitting an application, interested entrepreneurs must complete two mandatory online courses through the e-MOVE learning platform.

The required courses are:

1. Introduction to Conservation Agriculture: This course introduces sustainable farming practices that support soil health, resource efficiency and agricultural resilience.
2. Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness: This course helps participants develop their business ideas into structured, investment-ready proposals.

Applicants must complete the courses in the prescribed order and provide the certificate ID issued for the Creating an Investment-Ready Agribusiness course as proof of completion.

The courses are available online at no cost.

How to Apply for MOVE-ComCashew e-MOVE 2026

Eligible entrepreneurs should follow these steps to participate:

1. Register on the atingi online learning platform or access the official e-MOVE programme page.
2. Complete the two mandatory e-learning courses in the required order.
3. Develop an AgriCanvas using the Business Model Canvas template provided in the final course’s submission module.
4. Complete the official application form through the submission link on the MOVE-ComCashew website.
5. Enter the completed AgriCanvas directly into the form and provide the required course certificate ID. Applicants should also explain their project’s climate-smart features, revenue model and estimated capital requirements.

Only complete and valid submissions made through the official form will be considered. Applicants should review the programme’s terms and conditions before submitting their proposals.

Application Deadline

The deadline for the current submission window is October 30, 2026.

Participation is free, and applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals before the closing date.

For further information, eligibility details, training access and the official application form, visit the MOVE-ComCashew e-MOVE funding page.