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 Technologiessustainable 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.