About the programme
Designed for scientists, researchers and students working on fundamental agricultural challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. Participants receive upskilling in business and entrepreneurship, validation support for their solution, access to potential funding and incubation, an online community, free self-paced courses, regional networking, expert talks and mentorship. Top three finalists win one of three $20,000 grants. Solutions can be process-based or technological and must be grounded in research, science or nature-based innovation.
Eligibility
- Solution must operate within regenerative agriculture, advancing climate-resilient and sustainable farming practices
- Solution must be grounded in research, science, or nature-based innovation
- Must directly address food system challenges in the Middle East and North Africa
- Open to researchers and innovators seeking to develop work to proof-of-concept stage
- Applicants from Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Syria are currently not accepted
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What they look for
- Interest in acquiring business and entrepreneurship capabilities to scale and secure funding
What you receive
- Upskilling in validation and business skills
- Access to potential funding and incubation
- Online digital community platform access
- Free self-paced online courses
- Regional exposure and networking
- Specialist training and mentorship
- Expert talks on innovation and trends
- Top 3 finalists win one of three $20,000 grants
How to apply
- Submit application via the Apply Now link before the deadline
Applications are submitted on Goumbook’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Goumbook · Application
- Last checked
- 9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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