An organization that supports initiatives for women's empowerment and innovation in agriculture.
Inside Ghana’s Farm.io, where greenhouses shield farmers from climate shocks
Ghana loses $1.9 billion annually due to post-harvest losses affecting farmers' productivity. Farm.io Limited was launched in 2020 to provide climate-smart greenhouses and support for farmers.
Solar Foods is using sunlight to solve food insecurity in Sudan
Alaa Salih Hamadto runs Solar Foods, a startup that uses solar energy to preserve food in Sudan. The war in Sudan has displaced over 12 million people and devastated the economy.
Faith Koki built Silo Africa to take on a $4 billion post-harvest challenge
Nearly half of harvested crops in Kenya are lost to pests and diseases, costing $720 million annually. Silo Africa, founded by Faith Koki, has developed the SmartSilo™, a solar-powered storage system that prevents spoilage.
Uncap Unveils $33 Million Fund to Empower African SMEs with Innovative Financing
Launch of a $33 million fund by Uncap for SMEs in Africa. Introduction of a non-dilutive, revenue-based financing model.
