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 Solution
Get Funded. Tech It There
Compete for a share of
UGX 222,000,000 in Agri-tech Grants
Are you building a business that could help farmers earn more, waste less, or produce better? Do you have a solution that’s ready to be tested, refined, and scaled?
Season 3 Highlight
Amid the intense competition and unwavering drive for excellence during the 2024 season, Assumpta Nakalema stood out as one of the top finalists. Her remarkable innovation, the Solar Egg Incubator, Smart Poultry Farming, impressed the judges and earned her UGX 50,000,000 to take her 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.
Winner: Assumpta Nakalema
Solar Egg Incubator - UGX 50,000,000
1st Runner-up: Angel Uwera
MAK Agrometer - UGX 25,000,000
2nd Runner-up:: Olivia Nakiwanuka
Axis Solar - UGX 10,000,000
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”