we are not just looking for techies. We are looking for game
changers. Those building smart, sustainable, and scalable
solutions to solve the most pressing challenges faced by
Uganda’s smallholder farmers; from farm to market.
technology to transform farming or ambitious Agribusiness
Entrepreneurs tackling gaps in the food system. This year’s
competition offers a record prize pool of
UGX 222,000,000.
digitising value chains, revolutionising agribusiness models,
or designing tools that boost productivity, we want to hear from you.
Pitch Your Agri-tech or Agri-business Idea
Compete for a share of
UGX 222,000,000 in Agri-tech Grants
Are you building an Agri-Tech Innovation or Agri-Business idea that could help create jobs for youth, improve small scale farmers income and improve food security? Do you have a solution that’s ready to be tested, refined and scaled? This completion is for you.
Video Highlight - AYuTe Africa Challenge Season 4 Journey
Season 4 News
Amidst fierce competition and an unyielding drive for excellence in the 2025 season, Etyang Aaron emerged as one of the standout finalists. His groundbreaking Agri-tech innovation wowed the judges and earned him UGX 50,000,000 in prize funding, a powerful boost to propel his startup to the next level.
2025 AYuTe Uganda Champions
In 2025, more than 300 entries poured in from across Uganda, including 83 groundbreaking female-led innovations that continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Winner: Etyang Aaron
Grain Storage & Monitoring - UGX 50,000,000
1st Runner-up: Frank R. Magezi
Afri Milk Check - UGX 30,000,000
2nd Runner-up:: Namwaya Emilly
Solar Smart Irrigation - UGX 15,000,000
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”