The MEST Africa Challenge has announced the seven startups selected to compete for the grand prize of $50,000 in equity at the 2024 edition. In addition to funding, the winning startup will gain access to MEST’s extensive global network, unlocking valuable partnerships, mentorship, and investment opportunities to accelerate growth and expand their global presence.
The 2024 challenge, held in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, aims to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs addressing critical agricultural challenges in West Africa.
Meet the Chosen Ones!
AgroSfer (Benin): A marketplace connecting agricultural cooperatives with industry by aggregating and streamlining the supply of produce from small-scale farmers.
Afrikamart (Senegal): A B2B food supply platform that supplies fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from smallholder farmers in rural areas to vendors in urban centers.
AquaTrack (Nigeria): offers fish farmers a comprehensive management tool, a community for knowledge-sharing, and a direct marketplace for sales.
GEM Industrial Solutions (Ghana): Provider of commercial unmanned aerial systems services intended that provide cost effective geospatial data to farmers.
InterSIP (Senegal): An innovative communication platform integrating SMS, IVR, and AI that enables businesses, and government agencies to create scalable campaigns.
SAYeTECH (Ghana): Designs and manufactures smart agricultural machinery powered by loT with to reduce post-harvest losses and boost efficiency.
Tolbi (Senegal): Utilizes satellite imagery and AI to deliver data-driven insights to smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and stakeholders, empowering climate-smart agricultural practices.
