Introducing the Top 60 Agripreneurs of the 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

by Jul 5, 2024GoGettaz 20240 comments

We are thrilled to announce the Top 60 agripreneurs who have made it to the next round of the 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition! These incredible innovators have stood out from a pool of talented applicants, showcasing their dedication, ingenuity, and passion for transforming Africa’s agricultural landscape. Congratulations to each one of you for this outstanding achievement!

What’s at Stake?

The Top 60 agripreneurs are in the running to win $160,000 in prizes, providing significant financial support to help scale their businesses. Over the coming weeks, our evaluators will determine the semi-finalists who will be invited for interviews. From there, the Top 10 finalists will be revealed.

Finalists will be awarded with a trip to Kigali, Rwanda, to pitch their ventures at the GoGettaz Finals taking place at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit. Here, at the continent’s biggest agribusiness gathering, they will gain invaluable exposure, network with industry leaders, and participate in the AFSF Agribusiness Dealroom. This exclusive platform offers a unique opportunity to secure investments and forge strategic partnerships that can take their agribusinesses to new heights.

Meet the Top 60 Agripreneurs

These are the visionary agripreneurs who have made it to the Top 60, each working tirelessly to revolutionize agriculture in their respective countries:

Central Africa:

  1. AGRI’PROTECTJules Cesar Redombina-Ogandaga, Gabon
  2. AntarctikLapaque Mbumba, DR Congo
  3. Biscuiterie BOBOAdeline Pelage, Cameroon
  4. ChemChemAgroDaniella Ushindi Virivuswagha, DR Congo
  5. CultivaHubInnocent Mwendo, DR Congo
  6. GrecomDeborah Nzarubara, DR Congo
  7. Kolagri SARLEdwige Tchoutoue Toukouat, Cameroon
  8. La BOITETisya Mukuna, DR Congo
  9. Rapyogo SARLMichel Bengana, DR Congo
  10. Société Graine avenir SarlAdelard Matabaro, DR Congo

East Africa:

  1. AGRI Organic InputsSamson Turimurukundo, Rwanda
  2. ChipChipAmir Redwan Ahmed, Ethiopia
  3. ECOMLIK TECHNOLOGIESAbas Awazi, Tanzania
  4. Freshpack TechnologiesEditha Mshiu, Tanzania
  5. Guaro FarmsKidist Amedie, Ethiopia
  6. IKnowFarmGrace Muhumuza, Uganda
  7. Inzora agritourismAgasaro Rahma, Rwanda
  8. KCG Aquatec Fish Farming Consultancy company LtdAshura Shabani, Tanzania
  9. MREMBO NATURALS LIMITEDIrene Simon Ivambi, Tanzania
  10. Onion doctorLucy Wangari, Kenya
  11. Rethread AfricaCharles Oyamo, Kenya
  12. Vermi-Farm Initiative LTDRoyford Mutegi, Kenya
  13. VunaPayIan Wambai, Kenya

North Africa

  1. Agri Azola For food feedWaleed Shams Eldien Abd Elhafez Mohamed, Egypt
  2. AgricanSalem Ghanam, Egypt
  3. Chitosan EgyptShahira Yahia, Egypt
  4. EcobeesMohamed Dhaouafi, Tunisia
  5. Hayat TechnologyHabib Mestiri, Tunisia
  6. JafifeFatima El Khou, Morocco
  7. JodoorSokayna Bellam, Morocco
  8. K H GREENKhalid Halimi, Morocco
  9. MozfibreTaha Gad, Egypt
  10. Plug’n’GrowMostafa Hassanen, Egypt

Southern Africa

  1. Agang Bokamoso Farms (AB Farms)Mogale Maleka, South Africa
  2. Brastorne EnterprisesNaledi Magowe, Botswana
  3. Cranitech Software Solutions LimitedImungana Malikana, Zambia
  4. Fibre Treats T/A Eny’s TreatsTracy Mapfumo, Zimbabwe
  5. GIS Monitoring Agricultural LdaNeyma Chirindza, Mozambique
  6. GLYTIME FOODS PVT LTDLesly Marange, Zimbabwe
  7. House HarvestGugulethu Mahlangu, South Africa
  8. Lema Agriventures Pty LtdMochesane Mpali, Lesotho
  9. Mepya LogisticsFestus Malakia, Namibia
  10. Nezox BrandsBright Nezomba, Zimbabwe
  11. Sakafo MadagascarRiantsoa Mialinarindra, Madagascar
  12. Sustainable Farming Solutions MalawiTonthoza Uganja, Malawi
  13. The Business Clock t/a the HerdgirlOneile Lebonetse-Wale, Botswana

West Africa

  1. AGRIBANANASalimata Toh, Côte d’Ivoire
  2. Aké CollectiveCobi-Jane Akinrele, Nigeria
  3. Anatsor LtdMiriam Agbo, Nigeria
  4. Badémè Natural FoodsMarlene Kindji, Benin
  5. Cactus InnovationElhadji Malick Sagne, Senegal
  6. El gustoBaké Faouziyatou Bani Gani, Benin
  7. G AvicoleKokou M Adjeyi, Togo
  8. Kodu TechnologyIddi Mohammed Faried, Ghana
  9. Mushplus Agri-Foods LimitedJoseph Anokye, Ghana
  10. SHADDAÏ AQUACULTUREArristine Mendes, Senegal
  11. Sommalife LimitedChristina Mawuse Gyisun, Ghana
  12. Sunify Solardry Technology LtdVanessa Ivy Dodoo, Ghana
  13. Valley BeeOghenekevwe William Emadago, Nigeria
  14. Vet KonectTerese Shadrach Akpem, Nigeria

 

Get Involved and support your favourite Top 60 Agripreneurs!

We invite you to join the conversation and cheer for your favourite agripreneurs! Head over to our social media posts on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and let us know who you think will take home the grand prize. Your support and encouragement mean the world to these dedicated agripreneurs as they continue their journey towards transforming agriculture in Africa.

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