FCMB’s 2025 AgriTech Hackathon, a collaboration with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank and HeaveVentures, successfully concluded, highlighting its commitment to fostering digital innovation and sustainability within Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.
Hackathon Winners and Focus
The initiative was designed to strengthen agritech entrepreneurship by connecting emerging innovators with vital funding, mentorship, and market opportunities. The ultimate goal is to help build a globally competitive, technology-anchored agricultural sector that boosts productivity and food security.
The competition featured seven startups presenting diverse solutions for improving production efficiency, market access, and sustainability.
| Rank | Winner | Sector Focus | Prize |
| 1st Place | Qiqi Farms | Undisclosed (Overall Winner) | Undisclosed (Top Prize) |
| 2nd Place | Farm Monitor | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| 3rd Place | Tuplant | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Consolation | Four other startups | Diverse Segments | NGN 1 million each |
The bank emphasized that such collaborations between financial institutions and the tech ecosystem are crucial for stimulating new business ideas that can transform the continent’s food system. For MSMEs in agritech and primary production, these hackathons offer clear pathways to new technologies, enhanced market visibility, and stronger investor confidence in the sector.
