- Fatima El Khou, Founder, CEO, and Head of Research & Innovation of Jafife (Morocco): Using solar dryers to create sustainable dried foods and natural dyes, preserving nutritional value with renewable energy.
- Iddi Mohammed Faried, Co-founder and CEO, Kodu Technology (Ghana): Turning banana fibers into eco-friendly sanitary pads with Kodu Technology, improving health and hygiene.
- The GoGettaz Impact Award US$15,000 Prize Winners for 2024 are:
- Salimata Toh, Co-founder, General Manager, and Quality, Production & Logistics Director of AGRIBANANA (Cote D’Ivoire): transforms banana waste into eco-friendly products with AGRIBANANA! From natural fibers to biodegradable packaging, their innovation promotes sustainability and reduces environmental impact.
- Tisya Mukuna, Founder and CEO of La BOITE (DR Congo): brings Kinshasa-grown coffee to the world with La BOITE’s La Kinoise! By reviving plantations and supporting local cooperatives, she’s brewing economic opportunities
- Charles Oyamo, Founder and CEO of Rethread Africa (Kenya): Turns agricultural waste into sustainable bioplastics, boosting farmer incomes and reducing environmental impact.
- Riantsoa Mialinarindra, Founder and Head of Production & Supply of Sakafo Madagascar (Madagascar): Turns small-scale farm produce into nutritious, traceable food, supporting sustainable farming and reducing waste.
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Catalyst Award US$1,000 Winners are:
- Mogale Maleka, Co-founder and CEO of AB Farms: an Agri-Tech company that designs, manufactures, and installs turnkey hydroponic systems.
- Debora Nzarubaru, Founder & General Manager of GRECOM: an agri-food company utilizing beekeeping and regenerative agriculture methods.
- Bruk Getahun, Co-founder & CMO of ChipChip: an agri-commerce platform utilizing an innovative group buying model that aggregates consumer demand.
- Mostafa Hassanen, Co-founder & CEO of Plug’N’Grow: a leading agricultural company specializing in developing economic solutions based on proven hydroponic and intensive aquaculture technologies.
- Arristine Mendes, Production Manager of Shaddaï Aquaculture: a fish feed production industry.
- Mohamed Amine Bensalem, Founder & CEO of Hayat Tech: a forward-thinking agritech startup dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable agriculture through AI.
Winners Announcements
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition rewards visionary agripreneurs from 11 African countries recognised for launching innovative businesses that drive agricultural transformation across the continent at the winners announcement in Kigali, Rwanda on September 6, 2024
GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Pitch Finals 2024
GoGettaz Africa proudly presents the #Top12 finalists #GoGettaz #Agripreneur Prize Competition Pitch Finals 2024 as they LIVE pitch their ventures to our panel of esteemed judges. These dynamic young entrepreneurs have emerged as leaders in Africa’s agrifood sector, showcasing extraordinary innovation and a visionary approach to sustainable agriculture.