Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Orange has announced the selection of seven innovative startups for the GreenAPI Smart Agriculture Program, a collaborative initiative.
In partnership with Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and VC4A, the program is dedicated to fostering robust business partnerships between Smart Agriculture startups and Digital Agriculture Platforms (DAPs).
The chosen startups are:
Rural Farmers Hub uses web- and mobile-based technology to fill the extension worker gap in the agricultural sector in Africa. It is similar to a tele-health application
Agrix Tech mission is to make commercial farming more profitable for all: farmers, lenders, and buyers.
Le service smsAgri comprend quatre fonctionnalités principales : la planification de la fertilisation, la planification de l’irrigation, la planification des tâches agricoles et la détection des maladies avec des recommandations.
ICT4DEV est une startup spécialisée dans le développement et l’intégration de solutions numériques et technologiques au service des acteurs du secteur agricole.
We combine agroecological services with financial tools to improve the lives of farmers and food system actors. We harness the power of AI, satellite-based solutions, and innovative communication channels such as mobile SMS and telephone calls to empower farmers in rural communities
Manamuz Electric LTD is a Nigerian Electrical and Renewable energy company that provides a complete suite of Electrical, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offerings.
- ignite AB – Ghana
ignite AB is a deep-tech company producing the world’s first highly accurate tropical forecast model. Our team of scientists and engineers are experts in their fields, and have created a model that operates at 84% accuracy, compared to the 39% accuracy of global models.
Following a rigorous selection process, these startups will embark on a transformative journey facilitated by the program, equipping them with the necessary skills to integrate with Digital Agriculture Platforms. Moreover, the initiative offers a unique opportunity for these startups to collaborate with a Digital Agriculture Platform to pilot joint service offerings, fostering long-term and sustainable business partnerships.
The official kick-off event is scheduled to take place on 29th and 30th, November at the Orange Digital Center in Dakar, Senegal. During this live event, the startups will connect with mLouma, a Digital Agriculture Platform, laying the groundwork for future collaboration built on mutual trust.