Project Background  

HealthyDiets4Africa (HD4A) is a six-year (2023–2028) transdisciplinary initiative; it is funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe framework (HORIZON-CL6-2022-FARM2FORK). The project addresses Africa’s "triple burden" of malnutrition-undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and obesity through the strategic diversification of food systems.  

Aligned with the EU Green Deal and the Farm-to-Fork Strategy, HD4A operates across eight African countries (Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda). The project is executed by a consortium of 21 global partners; these include the Africa Projects Development Centre (APDC Group), Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, IITA, and the Africa Rice Center. The Africa Projects Development Centre spearheads the Nigerian “Living Lab;” focusing on youth-led agribusiness hubs and the commercialisation of diversified, healthy food products.  

Programme Overview  

Following the training of over 100 youths and women and the successful completion of three prior cohorts in Nigeria, Cohort 4 offers an immersive curriculum designed to turn passion into professional impact. Participants will engage in:  

• Nutrition-Sensitive Agribusiness; participants will develop sustainable business models for biofortified and indigenous crops.
• Policy and Advocacy; training focuses on policy gap analysis and local/national advocacy for food security.
• Applied Research; hands-on training in cultivation techniques and food safety standards to combat hidden hunger.
• Innovation; co-designing and testing new solutions in food production and processing.

Eligibility Requirements:  

• Applicant must be between 20 and 40 years of age.
• The applicant must possess a degree or verifiable experience in Agriculture, Nutrition, Public Health, or related disciplines.
• Applicant must be a Nigerian residing in Nigeria.
• Applicant must be able to fully participate in the 10–12-week intensive schedule.
• The applicant must demonstrate a passion for Agriculture, food systems innovation, and community development.
• Applicant must have access to a functional smartphone.

Key Benefits  

• Participants gain access to a network of experts from 21 international research and development institutions via the APDC Mentorspace.
• Participants receive mastery of specialised agricultural and processing technologies.
• Participants have the opportunity to join the ranks of established youth-led agribusinesses supported by APDC Group.
• Participants earn a globally recognised certificate of completion backed by the HD4A consortium.

How to Apply  

Ready to lead the transformation of Africa’s food systems? 

Click on the link to Apply Now:https://shorturl.at/XrWsP.

Deadline: 28th February 2026. For enquiries, please send a mail to: programmes@apdcgroup.org  

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