Across the vast and varied landscapes of Africa; from the vibrant markets of West Africa, the ancient history of North Africa, the dynamic economies of Southern Africa, the lush biodiversity of Central Africa, to the innovation hubs of East Africa – a revolution has been unfolding in the agricultural sector. This transformation is being spearheaded by the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), themed “Driving African Food Systems Transformation,” set to be hosted in Dakar, Senegal from 31 August to 5 September 2025. The summit serves as a pivotal gathering for experts, stakeholders, and leaders dedicated to enhancing nutrition, food security, and sustainability across the continent.
A significant part of this transformation involves addressing the myriad challenges that African agripreneurs face, including the impacts of climate change, gender inequality, food loss and waste, and limited access to digital innovation. Yet, amidst these challenges, there’s a beacon of hope and opportunity: the annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition.
GoGettaz: A Youth-Centric Initiative at the Heart of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF)
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is an integral part of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), the world’s premier forum for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders to take practical action and share lessons that will empower Africa’s young leaders for food systems transformation.
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is unique in its scope, being the only all year-round campaign within this grand assembly dedicated exclusively to empowering young Africans. This initiative aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit among young agripreneurs aged 18-35 across West, North, Southern, Central, and East Africa, providing them with a platform to showcase their innovative solutions in the agrifood sector.
- Each year, the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition awards prizes totalling US$160,000. Beyond the financial incentive, finalists gain the opportunity to pitch their businesses at the GoGettaz Final Pitches during the AFSF Summit in Dakar, Senegal and receive mentorship, training, introduction to investors, and other opportunities for collaboration.
A Legacy of Success: Spotlight on North Africa
The impact of the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is already being felt across the continent.
In a celebration of African agrifood innovation, two young entrepreneurs were awarded the prestigious GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Grand Prizes at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024.
During the highly anticipated Youth Town Hall event, GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition judges selected Fatima El Khou, Founder, CEO, and Head of Research & Innovation at Jafife (Morocco), as one of the two grand prize winners. She received US$50,000 for her groundbreaking solutions in agriculture.
Fatima El Khou’s company, Jafife, is revolutionizing the agrifood supply chain in Morocco with digitalized solar-powered technology that transforms crops and seafood into long-lasting dried food products while maintaining nutritional value and quality. Utilizing renewable energy, Jafife’s food products and natural dyes provide eco-conscious solutions across industries, empowering local producers and strengthening the sustainability of Morocco’s agrifood sector.
Will you be the next African innovator to win the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition?
The GoGettaz Africa Community: More Than Just a Competition
The GoGettaz platform (https://gogettaz.africa/) is much more than an annual competition; it’s a thriving community where young agripreneurs from across Africa can connect, learn, and grow. By joining the GoGettaz community, members gain numerous benefits:
- Education and Mentorship: Members access educational resources, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and investment networks crucial for scaling and growing agrifood ventures.
- Leadership Development: Top finalists receive an invitation to the exclusive 6-month GoGettaz Africa Leadership Program, designed to empower emerging leaders with the skills and networks necessary for business growth.
- Impact Awards: In addition to the main prize, there are Impact Awards worth $60,000 aimed at recognizing ventures that significantly contribute to rural livelihoods, nutrition, climate solutions, technology, gender equality, natural resources conservation, and job creation.
- Networking and Exposure: The platform facilitates a unique opportunity to network with potential investors and collaborators from across Africa.
Why Join GoGettaz?
GoGettaz stands out for its dedication to youth in agriculture, ensuring representation and participation from all African regions. It’s not merely about winning a prize; it’s about becoming part of a movement that’s transforming Africa’s food systems. By joining the GoGettaz community, young entrepreneurs are not just entering a competition; they’re becoming part of a transformative journey. Here, they can:
- Network with like-minded individuals and industry leaders from across West, North, Southern, Central, and East Africa.
- Gain Mentorship from experienced professionals, enhancing their business acumen with insights from all regions.
- Access Funding through competitions and the support of partnerships like the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition, fostering growth across the continent.
- Participate in Leadership Programs tailored to foster the next generation of agricultural leaders from every African region.
- The GoGettaz platform encourages all young agripeneurs to join this community, emphasizing the importance of youth involvement from West, North, Southern, Central, and East Africa in driving the continent’s food systems towards sustainability, equity, and prosperity.
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition and its community platform play a vital part in the transformation of African food systems, ensuring that every region – West, North, Southern, Central, and East Africa has a voice and a stake in this change. Join GoGettaz and be part of the revolution that’s feeding and empowering Africa. Remember to use the hashtags #GrowEntrepreneurs and #TransformFood to spread the word and connect with this vibrant, pan-African community.
GoGettaz: Empowering African agripreneurs to transform the continent’s food systems.
