The Food Innovation and Technology Hub (FIT-Hub) within the Center for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi is inviting innovators to join its 2025 Incubation Program.

• Goal of FIT-Hub: Transform food tech start-ups into sustainable, investment-worthy businesses.

• Purpose of this call: To encourage teams or individuals with products or services in line with the thematic areas below to apply. Incubatees will compete for seed grants to help them implement their prior set project activities and milestones.
  
  

Thematic Areas of this call:

• Agri-value added product

• Functional and therapeutic foods

• Natural foods and beverages

• Feed formulation and processing

• Improved nutrition & production

• Digital agri-solutions

• Other agri-related innovations
  
  

What You Gain as an Incubatee:

1. Capacity Building.

2. Regulatory & Legal Guidance.

3. State-of-the-Art Facilities.

4. Funding & Exposure.

Eligibility:

Open to students, UNIMA staff, and any other entrepreneurs in Malawi.

Condition for participation:

Participation is free for selected startups (facility access, trainings, workshops). Each participant is responsible for their own upkeep, travel costs, and accommodation during the stay.

How to Apply:

Eligible teams or individuals can apply by clicking the Apply Now button below, filling out the application form, and submitting it. 

Download the attached application documents to view the full application details. You may also use the offline form to prepare your information before submitting it online.

Please note that only applications submitted through the online form will be considered. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.