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: AGRI’PROTECT – Jules Cesar Redombina-Ogandaga, Gabon Antarctik – Lapaque Mbumba, DR Congo Biscuiterie BOBO – Adeline Pelage, Cameroon ChemChemAgro – Daniella Ushindi Virivuswagha, DR Congo CultivaHub – Innocent Mwendo, DR Congo Grecom – Deborah Nzarubara, DR Congo Kolagri SARL – Edwige Tchoutoue Toukouat, Cameroon La BOITE – Tisya Mukuna, DR Congo Rapyogo SARL – Michel Bengana, DR Congo Société Graine avenir Sarl – Adelard Matabaro, DR Congo East Africa: AGRI Organic Inputs – Samson Turimurukundo, Rwanda ChipChip – Amir Redwan Ahmed, Ethiopia ECOMLIK TECHNOLOGIES – Abas Awazi, Tanzania Freshpack Technologies – Editha Mshiu, Tanzania Guaro Farms – Kidist Amedie, Ethiopia IKnowFarm – Grace Muhumuza, Uganda Inzora agritourism – Agasaro Rahma, Rwanda KCG Aquatec Fish Farming Consultancy company Ltd – Ashura Shabani, Tanzania MREMBO NATURALS LIMITED – Irene Simon Ivambi, Tanzania Onion doctor – Lucy Wangari, Kenya Rethread Africa – Charles Oyamo, Kenya Vermi-Farm Initiative LTD – Royford Mutegi, Kenya VunaPay – Ian Wambai, Kenya North Africa Agri Azola For food feed – Waleed Shams Eldien Abd Elhafez Mohamed, Egypt Agrican – Salem Ghanam, Egypt Chitosan Egypt – Shahira Yahia, Egypt Ecobees – Mohamed Dhaouafi, Tunisia Hayat Technology – Habib Mestiri, Tunisia Jafife – Fatima El Khou, Morocco Jodoor – Sokayna Bellam, Morocco K H GREEN – Khalid Halimi, Morocco Mozfibre – Taha Gad, Egypt Plug’n’Grow – Mostafa Hassanen, Egypt Southern Africa Agang Bokamoso Farms (AB Farms) – Mogale Maleka, South Africa Brastorne Enterprises – Naledi Magowe, Botswana Cranitech Software Solutions Limited – Imungana Malikana, Zambia Fibre Treats T/A Eny’s Treats – Tracy Mapfumo, Zimbabwe GIS Monitoring Agricultural Lda – Neyma Chirindza, Mozambique GLYTIME FOODS PVT LTD – Lesly Marange, Zimbabwe House Harvest – Gugulethu Mahlangu, South Africa Lema Agriventures Pty Ltd – Mochesane Mpali, Lesotho Mepya Logistics – Festus Malakia, Namibia Nezox Brands – Bright Nezomba, Zimbabwe Sakafo Madagascar – Riantsoa Mialinarindra, Madagascar Sustainable Farming Solutions Malawi – Tonthoza Uganja, Malawi The Business Clock t/a the Herdgirl – Oneile Lebonetse-Wale, Botswana West Africa AGRIBANANA – Salimata Toh, Côte d’Ivoire Aké Collective – Cobi-Jane Akinrele, Nigeria Anatsor Ltd – Miriam Agbo, Nigeria Badémè Natural Foods – Marlene Kindji, Benin Cactus Innovation – Elhadji Malick Sagne, Senegal El gusto – Baké Faouziyatou Bani Gani, Benin G Avicole – Kokou M Adjeyi, Togo Kodu Technology – Iddi Mohammed Faried, Ghana Mushplus Agri-Foods Limited – Joseph Anokye, Ghana SHADDAÏ AQUACULTURE – Arristine Mendes, Senegal Sommalife Limited – Christina Mawuse Gyisun, Ghana Sunify Solardry Technology Ltd – Vanessa Ivy Dodoo, Ghana Valley Bee – Oghenekevwe William Emadago, Nigeria Vet Konect – Terese 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.