Agriculture
- International
Ethiopia Partners with ATIDI to Secure Financing for Clean Energy Projects
Ethiopia partners with ATIDI to secure renewable energy investments, ensuring payment security, boosting investor confidence, and accelerating clean energy expansion.
- News
Safaricom launches FarmerAI a Chatbot to Help Smallholder Farmers Boost Yields
Safaricom and Opportunity International launch FarmerAI, an AI chatbot providing real-time farming insights to support smallholder farmers in Kenya.
- Announcements
Safaricom Foundation Launches KES 120 Million Wezesha Agri Program in Busia County
Safaricom Foundation launches a KES 120M Wezesha Agri program in Busia to empower 5,000 youth through agribusiness and ecopreneurship.
- How To/ Explained
How Online Agrovets Are Revolutionizing Farming in Kenya: Convenience, Technology, and Growth
Online agrovets in Kenya revolutionize farming by offering convenient, tech-driven access to genuine supplies, education, and improved productivity.
- Startups
Meta Awards $500K to Kenyan AI Projects: Digital Green and Jacaranda Health Lead the Way
Meta awards $500K to Kenyan AI projects, supporting innovative solutions in agriculture and healthcare through its Llama Impact Grants.
- Startups
Apply Now for the 6th Edition of the MEST Africa Challenge: Your AgriTech Innovation Could Win $50,000 in Equity Funding
Apply for the 6th MEST Africa Challenge: Early-stage AgriTech startups can win $50,000 in equity funding and gain global visibility.
- Startups
Twiga Foods Faces Second Round of Layoffs Amid Strategic Restructuring
Twiga Foods lays off 59 employees, restructures under new CEO, aiming for profitability amid financial and operational challenges.
- Startups
ThriveAgric Partners with Visa to Expand into Kenya
ThriveAgric partners with Visa to support 10,000 Kenyan farmers through local hubs, enhancing financial inclusion and agricultural productivity.
- Startups
Pula Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Insurance Access for Smallholder Farmers
Pula raises $20 million in Series B, expanding insurance for smallholder farmers against climate risks in emerging markets.
- Startups
$135k in Funding Fuels 8 Blockchain Startups in Swiss Accelerator
Discover the future of tech with CV Labs Accelerator Batch_06: Eight startups, global innovation, and blockchain transformation.
- Startups
Aquarech Secures $1.7M Funding to Empower Kenya’s Fish Farmers
Aquarech, Kenya's innovative fish farming platform, secures $1.7 million for improving small-scale farmers' productivity & sustainability.
- Startups
Meet the Top 5 Innovative Startups in the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023
Five innovative South African startups selected for Irish Tech Challenge 2023, receiving funding, Ireland networking tour, and support.
- Startups
AFEX Secures $26.5M Investment to Bolster Food Security in Africa
AFEX receives USD 26.5 million from British International Investment, boosting agriculture, food security, and farmer income in Africa.
- Startups
Uganda’s Emata Secures $2.4 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Agricultural Finance
Ugandan agritech Emata secures $2.4M seed funding, aims to revolutionize agricultural finance, expand across East Africa.
- Startups
GoGettaz 2023 Awards $116,000 To African Agripreneurs
Winners of 2023 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize announced. Top agripreneurs awarded for innovative solutions in African agriculture.
