Founder Residency for Agriculture Ventures

About the role

Pharo Venture Studio Kigali invites ambitious founders to join a five‑week Founder Residency focused on building agriculture ventures for the Rwandan market. Participants will explore opportunities, test ideas, and develop prototypes while working closely with the Studio team.

Key responsibilities

• Engage in field immersion to understand real agricultural contexts and customer needs.
• Collaborate with a co‑founder (paired by the Studio if needed) to refine problem statements and validate business ideas.
• Develop a venture concept and present it on Pitch Day for final selection.

Required profile

• Rwanda nationality, legal residency, or willingness to relocate to Rwanda.
• Relevant experience in agriculture or adjacent sectors within Rwanda.
• Commitment to work full‑time on the venture for 18–24 months if selected.
• Comfort with a minority equity structure and ability to operate in ambiguous, iterative environments.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and numerical reasoning abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

What we offer

• Up to US$150,000 in venture‑building capital released against milestones.
• Dedicated operational support, office space, and shared services (Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, Research).
• Expert mentorship and strategic guidance.
• Initial minority ownership stake with potential to increase equity as the venture grows.