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Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation 2026

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Flour Mills is one old Nigeria’s leading food and agro-allied companies, and owners of Popular Golden Penny Food brand. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.

This year’s season of the Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation will award ₦10m prizes and focus on big ideas, technology-powered solutions, and simple yet ingenious Innovative practices in Livestock farming in Nigeria.

Individuals interested in the 2026 Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation should review the details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation Summary:

  • Eligible Country: Nigeria
  • Category: Competitions
  • Rewards: ₦10 Million | Training & Networking

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Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation Details:

Applications are now open for the 2026 Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Prize for Innovation Competition. 

Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc, a leading food and agro-allied group in Africa, launches the FMN Prize for Innovation to encourage new ideas in food production, innovation, and engineering, and how these can impact and enable a sustainable food system in Nigeria.

Every year, the FMN Prize for Innovation will highlight an important part of the food value chain that is critical to the transformation and long-term development of the country’s food systems.  

The fifth season of FMN’s Prize for Innovation (FMN PFI 5.0) focuses on Innovative Practices in Cassava Production and Processing.

Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation Requirement:

To be considered for the FMN Prize for Innovation Competition, you must meet the requirements below:

SME Category (For registered Nigerian SMEs in the Food and Agro-Aillied Sector)

  • Registered Nigerian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
  • Operating within the food and agro-allied sector
  • Developing innovative solutions in cassava production, processing, or value addition

Student Category (For students with innovative ideas to transform Cassava Processing and Production in Nigeria.)

  • Nigerian students at undergraduate or postgraduate levels
  • Enrolled in recognized tertiary institutions
  • Proposing innovative solutions addressing challenges in cassava production and processing

Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation Rewards:

The competition is split into two categories, to accept entries from Nigerian MSMEs and Nigerian students in undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

SME Category

Prizes:

  • First Prize: ₦5,000,000
  • Second Prize: ₦3,000,000
  • Third Prize: ₦2,000,000

Student Category

  • First Prize: ₦300,000
  • Second Prize: ₦200,000
  • Third Prize: ₦100,000

Focus Area: Innovative Practices in Cassava

Submissions should demonstrate:

  • Improved productivity or yield optimization
  • Efficient processing technologies
  • Post-harvest loss reduction
  • Sustainable and climate-smart practices
  • Market expansion or value-chain enhancement
  • Technological integration (e.g., automation, digitization, biotech, etc.)

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How to Apply for Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation

To apply for the Flour Mill of Nigeria Prize for Innovation, interested and qualified candidates should;

  • Click the red button below to visit the application page.
  • Select your category and click “Register”.
  • Fill out the application form and click submit.
  • Successful candidates in each category will be invited to pitch their ideas in front of live judges who will award the winners their respective prizes.
  • Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.
  • The closing date for entry will be 15th February 2024.
  • After this date, no further entries to the competition will be permitted except the deadline is extended.

Application Deadline: March 16, 2026

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