Organizers
GIZ-MOVE in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (Nigeria).
Sector
Agriculture, Food Processing & Safety – specifically focused on rice and cashew value chains.
Purpose
To support Nigerian Agri-SMEs and food processors in developing and launching new rice/cashew-based products through a funded market exhibition.
Target Applicants:
Legally registered Nigerian processors with 3+ years of experience in rice or cashew processing or related fields (e.g., agri-food, cosmetics, gastronomy, health).
What is Offered
- Support in developing and launching a new product.
- Access to a Marketing Service Packages manual.
- Participation in a market exhibition.
- Project funding (preferably for those with a reasonable proposed budget).
Product Requirements
- Must be a new or improved product using rice/cashew or by-products.
- At least 1 customer-oriented product (edible or not).
- Willingness to share the recipe and participate in future collaboration & M&E.
How to Apply:
- Submit a concept note/proposal + financial plan to: move@giz.de
- Application form available Download Concept Note/Application Form Here.
Application Deadline:
The application period will start on July 1, 2025, and closes on July 21, 2025
Encouraged Applicants:
Female-led businesses and persons with disabilities.
For more information: https://www.cari-project.org/article/call-for-applications-new-product-development
