bigger, bolder, and more transformative! We're seeking top
youth-led agritech innovations to revolutionize farming
for a smarter, sustainable future.
bigger, bolder, and more transformative! We're seeking top
youth-led agritech innovations to revolutionize farming
for a smarter, sustainable future.
bigger, bolder, and more transformative! We're seeking top
youth-led agritech innovations to revolutionize farming
for a smarter, sustainable future.
Pitch Your Solution
Get Funded. Tech It There
Compete for a share of
UGX 222,000,000 in Agritech Grants
Do you have a game-changing Agritech idea? Are you building a startup that could help farmers earn more, waste less, or produce better? This is your golden opportunity.
Season 3 Highlight
Throughout the rigorous competition and relentless pursuit of excellence in the 2023 season, Samuel Peter Okoci emerged as one of the top five finalists. His impressive Agri-tech innovation, Smart Poultry Farming, captivated our judges, earning him UGX 35,000,000 to elevate his startup to the next level.
2024 AYuTe Uganda Champions
In 2024, over 260 entries poured in from across Uganda, including 83 female-led innovations pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Assumpta Nakalema
Solar Egg Incubator
Angel Uwera
MAK Agrometer
Olivia Nakiwanuka
Axis Solar
Reviews
We embarked on a national quest to find Uganda’s best Agri-tech innovator. Here’s what some of the stake holders had to say about the Challenge.
William Matovu
- Country Director, Heifer
“The AYuTe Africa challenge aims to identify and support young Agri-tech innovators to scale their ambitions and make meaningful impact in Uganda. Initiatives like these attract young people in the agriculture landscape by giving them continued support “
Hon. Bwino Fred Kyakulaga
- State Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
“More than just an incubation hub for Agri-tech startups, the AYuTe Africa Challenge brings together a variety of industry experts, investors and stake holders to drive action and implement these innovations to cause transformation in the Agricultural sector “
Ms Adesuwa Ifedi
- Senior Vice President, Heifer Programs in Africa
“This challenge offers African youth an opportunity to create jobs yet still empower small holder farmers with innovative solutions that address long-standing challenges. It also encourages a new generation of innovators to explore and embrace opportunities in the industry”