Apply for WAYA to Secure a Spot in the SME Accelerator Programme

The FAO-IAFN SME Accelerator Mentorship Programme, in partnership with AGRA’s VALUE4HER initiative, is proud to support and empower women-led agribusinesses across Africa. Each year, we select 50 outstanding participants from the Women Agripreneur of the Year Awards (WAYA) finalists to join our intensive accelerator programme. This initiative provides tailored business training, mentorship, and access to investment opportunities, equipping women agripreneurs with the tools they need to scale their businesses and drive sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.

We are excited to launch our fourth cohort in October 2025 and encourage all eligible women agripreneurs to apply through the WAYA process for a chance to be considered. Applications for WAYA are open until May 31, 2025, and those selected as finalists will have the opportunity to join the SME Accelerator Programme. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your agribusiness.