Learn more about the startups and their solution:

• Afri-Farmers: Leveraging technology to connect smallholder farmers with consumers, Afri-Farmers provides training on best agricultural practices and helps farmers access necessary farm inputs.
• Chanels Innovation: Through AI-driven firmware, Chanels enhances energy distribution efficiency for micro-utilities, lowering operational costs and improving service delivery in underserved communities.
• Indintambwe Feeds Ltd: Indintambwe Feeds utilizes maggots as an alternative protein source for animal feed, making it affordable for small and medium farmers.
• South Circle: Tackling the glass waste problem, South Circle transforms glass waste into eco-friendly construction materials such as tiles, terrazzo, and countertops.
• Incuti Foods: Incuti Foods addresses post-harvest losses of chili peppers among Rwandan smallholder farmers by providing a market for their produce.
• ClenVille: ClenVille creates affordable, durable interlocking building blocks from plastic waste, addressing high construction costs and inadequate housing.
• Rebanatex: Rebanatex recycles banana trunks into biodegradable leather products, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional leather.
• FruitFresh: The FruitFresh charcoal cooler is a zero-energy cooling system using charcoal leftovers, providing an eco-friendly solution for preserving produce.
• Uza: Uza is a platform that facilitates the sale and purchase of second-hand or ‘pre-loved’ items, making the process hassle-free and accessible.
• Agritech Booster: Agritech Booster reduces plastic waste and soil pollution by offering biodegradable packaging and seedling racks made from cassava peels.