promising young agritech innovators across Africa who are using
technology to reimage farming and food production across the
continent.
promising young agritech innovators across Africa who are using
technology to reimage farming and food production across the
continent.
How to submit your Agri-Tech innovation video
It's Your Time to Compete for a
Share of up to UGX 70,000,000
Enter the AYuTe Africa Challenge, Uganda’s premier Agri-tech competition! Win a share of up to UGX 70,000,000 for your innovative idea that benefits smallholder farmers, enhancing food security, production, income, resilience, and access to finance. Seize the opportunity and be part of the change! #AYuTeChallengeUG
Do you have an Agri-tech innovation that can stand a chance to win this challenge?
Through rigorous competition and relentless pursuit of excellence, John Charles Nuwagaba was one of the top five finalists who took on the challenge. His remarkable Agri-tech innovation of the solar powered irrigation systems impressed our judges to award him with UGX 30,000,000 (&8,000) to take his startup to the next level.
2022 AYuTe Uganda Champions
Monday Shaduraka
Electric Tractor Innovation – UGX 50,000,000 ($13,427)
1st Runner-up: John Charles Nuwagaba
Solar Water Pump – UGX 30,000,000 ($8,000)
2nd Runner-up: Mike Ssali Ssegawa
Grafting Tomato Technology – UGX 15,000,000 ($4,000)
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”