MENA Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme 2026/2027
Jude Ogar
October 9, 2026
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Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
The MENA Regenerative Agriculture Venture Programme (2026/2027) is a unique opportunity for researchers, scientists, and students to drive change in the agricultural sector of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This initiative aims to empower individuals with regenerative and entrepreneurial skills through innovative research solutions addressing critical challenges such as:
- Food security
- Soil health
- Water scarcity
- Climate resilience
- Carbon sequestration
- Salinity
- Biodiversity loss
- Desertification
- Rural social welfare
Benefits
- Scale: Transform your research into viable business solutions.
- Acceleration: Access potential funding and incubation opportunities.
- Community: Join an online digital community platform for support and collaboration.
- Courses: Free access to a variety of self-paced online courses.
- Exposure: Regional exposure and networking opportunities throughout the programme.
- Mentorship: Receive specialized training and guidance from world-class mentors.
- Talks & Workshops: Engage with expert talks and workshops on innovation, regenerative agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
- Grants: Top 3 finalists will win one of three $20,000 grants.
Eligibility
Applications are sought for solutions that meet the following criteria:
- Domain: Focus on regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
- Applicants Profile: Researchers or innovators aiming to scale their work from proof-of-concept stage to business-ready with enhanced entrepreneurial capabilities.
- Solutions: Based on research, science, or nature-based innovations.
- Relevance to MENA Region: Address food system challenges specific to the Middle East and North Africa, including:
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation
- Soil health restoration and combating desertification