Introducing the 18 agri- and food-tech companies selected for the SAIS Investment Readiness Program 2025 who are using digital solutions to transform agriculture, food, and climate resilience across Africa: AquaDeep – TunisiaAquaDeep AI-powered hatchery management for efficient and sustainable aquaculture. Axiom Zorn – UgandaSocial credit scoring to unlock financing for smallholder farmers. ChipChip – EthiopiaChipChip is a social commerce platform connecting farmers directly with consumers. Chitosan Egypt – EgyptOrganic crop protection from crustacean waste for sustainable farming. Coastal Biotech – TanzaniaHarnessing marine biotechnology for eco-friendly farming solutions. Crop2Cash – NigeriaDigital finance tools for farmers to access credit and grow. DeepLeaf – MoroccoAI-powered crop health monitoring to boost yields and cut pesticide use. Delta Oil – EgyptCreating a circular economy for used cooking oil in biodiesel production. Djoli – Côte d'IvoireSmart supply chain solutions for Africa’s HoReCa sector. Emata Uganda Limited – UgandaDigital loans transforming agri-finance for African farmers. ESusFarm Africa – South AfricaAI-driven climate risk insurance and advisory for farmers. Pullus Africa Solutions Ltd – NigeriaTech-powered platform for poultry farmers to access fair markets. Samaking – KenyaScaling sustainable fish farming with cold-chain logistics. Simusolar / Tulima Solar – TanzaniaSolar-powered irrigation and productive-use equipment for farmers. Sommalife Limited – GhanaDigitizing the shea supply chain for fairer markets and sustainability. TradePulse – KenyaCash flow management and financing for agro-processors. Marula Proteen Ltd – UgandaTransforming waste into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. VunaPay – KenyaInstant payment solutions for smallholder farmers and cooperatives.These start-ups are creating real change, enhancing income, food security, and climate resilience across Africa. Stay tuned for more updates on their journey.About SAIS“Scaling digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups” (SAIS) is a company development and accelerator programme for African tech start-ups in the agriculture, food, and livestock sectors. The programme is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).SAIS in numbersFor more information about SAIS, visit the organization’s page here.AgritechfoodtechGIZ SAIS