Past Winners of the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge)
2022 Cohort
Anna Ngwenyi Mafor
Cameroon
Multi-Tech Sustainable Solutions (MTTS) uses smart technology for the early detection of crop diseases mostly caused by climate change.
Esther Kimani
Kenya
Farmer Lifeline Technologies reduces greenhouse gas emissions from synthetic fertilizers and farm chemicals by creating more environment-friendly versions.
Joyce Sikwese
Malawi
Green Impact Technologies accelerates the productive use of climate-smart agriculture technologies and organic fertilizers among smallholder farmers.
Frank Mugisha
Uganda
Akatale on Cloud works on an original technology using flies to decompose organic waste into livestock feed, addressing the fodder deficit that can be caused by climate change.
Maryanne Gichanga
Kenya
Agritech Analytics uses satellite data analytics and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to halt and reverse soil degradation, crop pests and diseases.
Moataz Yousry
Egypt
VOLTX for Engineering & Industries produces a smart irrigation system that saves up to 40% of the water used in irrigating agricultural crops.
Kaveto Tjatjara
Namibia
Flushh produces waterless toilets for schools in underserved communities.
Mmakwena Moesi
Botswana
Viva Organica improves soil moisture and overall soil health affected by climate change.
Noël N’guessan
Côte d’Ivoire
LONO’s improved fertilisers address climate change effects on soils, especially severe soil degradation.
Moussa Diouf
Senegal
Agroexpert Farming tackles the effects of drought on agriculture, especially on gardening through the use of drip-drop irrigation.
Nassim Ilmane
Algeria
Eurl Algerienne des Industries Technologiques‘ mobile app helps small and mid-sized farmers receive recommendations and disease alerts to optimize fertilizers and pesticide usage while improving their yield.
Olowoseunre Oluwadamilola
Nigeria
Pazelgreen Technologies’ sustainable and cost-effective industrial cooling process addresses the problem of post-harvest loss of fruits and vegetables caused by climate change.
Pelkins Ajanoh
Cameroon
CassVita provides improved cassava seedlings that are more resistant to climate change effects.
Rebecca Andeshi
Nigeria
Grocircular Agro Services produces organic fertilizer generated from poultry waste, food waste, rice husks and wood chips.
Rita Idehai
Nigeria
Ecobarter improves adaptive capacity to flash floods by keeping drainages and streets free of waste.
Reham Yehia
Egypt
Baramoda reduces CO2 emissions by decreasing the use of chemical fertilizers, which helps soil affected by climate change to recover.
Rose Noah
Ghana
West African Feeds leverages tropical insect farming techniques to convert food waste into climate shock-resistant food alternatives for Africa’s livestock feed industry.
Ulaya Mwale
Malawi
Mpatsa Engineering Company Limited offers a solution for the recovery and treatment of rainwater, desalination of seawater and groundwater extraction.
Robin Ndungu
Kenya
Kisumeo Organics Limited empowers smallholder farmers to create sustainable and climate-resilient aquatic food systems by leveraging artificial intelligence to produce crawfish fries all year round.
Yvette Ishimwe
Rwanda
IRIBA Water Group Ltd offers an adaptation solution for floods by collecting rainwater from the roofs of houses, purifying it, and then distributing it to young women.
2021 Cohort
Juveline Ngum Ngwa
Cameroon
Bleaglee Waste Management Limited, Cameroon uses technology through drones to tackle the challenge of poor disposal of waste that has been the major cause of flooding due to clogging in most Western parts of Cameroon. Read more
Tahiru Jamila
Ghana
Global Farms and Trading Company Limited seeks to increase food security, alleviate poverty, conserve biodiversity, and safeguard ecosystem services through the practice of conservation agriculture. Read more
Stéphanie Légie Mbombate
Central African Republic
Initiative Noah for Africa is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting climate adaptation and improving agriculture in the conflict-ridden Central African Republic. Read more
Bienvenu Ezin
Benin
INNOV Tech produces organic fertilizers and compost to improve soil fertility and increase crop production in Benin. Read more
Sani Laouali Addoh Chafi
Niger
Ipren Smart’o developed an irrigation control kit based on artificial intelligence technology, which can detect in real time the need for irrigation according to the crops, the humidity of the environment, and the ambient temperature.
Eric Bosire
Kenya
Irri Hub Ke Limited supplies and installs climate-smart irrigation technology including drip irrigation options, eco-friendly water harvesting options, mulching technology, and farm planning services. The irrigation products are powered by green energy solutions. Read more
Carolyne Mukuhi Mwangi
Kenya
Kimplanter Seedling and Nurseries Limited propagates drought-resistant seedlings at affordable prices and helps farmers improve productivity despite the harsh climatic conditions. Read more
Chris Ayale
Democratic Republic of the Congo
KivuGreen is strengthening the climate resilience of small-scale farmers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through a mobile service that provides them with real-time forecasts and climate-smart agricultural advice. Read more
Mpuli Kabani
Zambia
Miama General Dealers Limited produces and promotes the production of hydroponic millet fodders for smallholder farmers to feed their livestock. The enterprise is currently working with 1,250 farmers who are clustered into cooperative societies consisting of 50 farmers each.
Matiedje Nkenmayi Gislaine
Cameroon
Mumita Holdings Limited produces African indigenous vegetables using greenhouse technologies and the implementation of irrigational systems to support year-round production. Read more
Yewande Adebowale
Nigeria
Salubata Technological Innovations Limited collects and converts plastic waste into customized shoes. The company also commits 5% of the profits to the cause of empowering women in local communities. Read more
Rejoice Amarachi Usim
Nigeria
Simkay Green Global Ventures helps smallholder farmers in rural Nigeria adopt low-cost climate-smart cultivation techniques, such as vertical sack farming, enabling year-round production despite changing weather patterns. Read more
Ifeoluwa Olatayo
Nigeria
Soupah Kitchen & Company revolutionizes the way fresh food is grown and distributed and cuts down the amount of fossil fuel by localizing production, through rooftop farming which also reduces the need for the use of excess and harmful packaging materials. Read more
Weluzani Joseph Thole
Zambia
Sustainable Builders supports the development of a conducive environment for farmer behavior change towards a more diverse range of production options. This results in increased output and productivity while addressing critical food security issues.