Phuka Incubation Project: Applications for Youth and Women-Led Agricultural SMEs

Standard Bank PLC, through the Phuka Incubator Hub and with support from AGRA, is inviting 2,500 youth and women-led agricultural SMEs to apply for the Phuka Incubation Project.

This business incubation programme is designed to strengthen the growth, competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural enterprises through tailored business support, mentorship, market linkages and investment readiness services.

Whether you are involved in crop production, livestock farming, agro-processing, agricultural trading, input supply, agricultural technologies or other agribusiness ventures, the programme will equip you with the tools and networks needed to scale your business.

Benefits
– Business development and entrepreneurship training
– One-on-one mentorship and coaching
– Financial literacy and investment readiness support
– Business plan and investment proposal development
– Market linkages and business networking opportunities
– Linkages to financial institutions and financing products
– Exposure visits and business learning opportunities
– Access to investor engagement forums and business matchmaking opportunities
– Opportunity to compete for catalytic grants and other business growth opportunities

Eligibility
– Must be a Malawian citizen
– Must be aged between 18 and 35 years
– Must own or co-own an agribusiness enterprise operating in Malawi
– Must be willing to participate fully in programme activities

Target districts
Mzimba, Rumphi, Lilongwe, Dowa, Kasungu, Ntchisi, Salima, Nkhotakota, Dedza, Ntcheu, Machinga, Balaka, Zomba and Mangochi.

Women, youth, persons with disabilities and enterprises operating in rural and peri-urban areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Submit your application online

Application deadline: 31 January 2027