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Wami Agro is an agri-tech company that partners with smallholder farmers in Ghana to grow, aggregate, and sell diverse produce on domestic and international markets. It operates a digital platform that provides credit for inputs, market connections, and farmer education, while helping optimize farm management and connect growers with buyers. The company aggregates rice, maize, soybeans, and cassava from thousands of farmers and supplies poultry producers, FMCGs, distributors, and food-service businesses in Ghana, with expanding opportunities beyond local markets.

Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leveraging technology as an enabler to empower African communities. Founded in 2014, They have been developing technology-driven solutions in health, agriculture, sports, green energy and offer business support services. In partnership with various key players in different sectors, they have developed unique and efficient different use cases of technological solutions impacting millions of lives.

SunCulture, based in Nairobi, Kenya, develops and sells the AgroSolar Irrigation Kit, a fully solar-powered irrigation system that combines solar water pumping with high-efficiency drip irrigation. The kit is designed to help smallholder farmers grow more with less water and energy, delivering reliable irrigation and enabling additional benefits such as lighting and mobile charging. SunCulture positions itself as a one-stop provider for rural farmers, offering not only the irrigation hardware but also agronomic services, training, access to capital, and market opportunities. By integrating solar pumping, irrigation, and support services, the company aims to improve crop yields, reduce operating costs, and promote sustainable farming through climate technology and a digital marketplace.

AquaRech develops a fish farming platform aimed at reducing production costs for farmers and making quality tilapia more affordable and accessible. The platform enables farmers to source quality feed, adopt precision fish farming technology, access new markets, secure credit for farm growth, thereby enhancing productivity, income, and fostering an inclusive community-based aquaculture value chain.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, BharatRohan specializes in agricultural data analytics. It uses drone-based hyperspectral imaging and AI to provide actionable insights for precision agriculture, integrated pest management, and contract farming. The company empowers farmers with realistic prescriptions for crop treatment, disease management, and yield prediction.

Promethean Power Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing refrigeration systems tailored for cold-storage and milk chilling applications, particularly in off-grid and partially electrified regions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, with an office in Pune, India, the company provides a range of products including milk chillers, cold storage units, solar add-ons, and smart monitoring solutions. Its innovative systems are aimed at dairy processors and individual farmers, helping them to reduce spoilage and enhance the quality of milk collected from rural areas. By enabling the preservation of milk at the village level, Promethean's technology not only lowers transportation costs for processors but also increases farmer incomes. The refrigeration systems are designed to operate on grid power and are equipped with a generator backup, with plans to incorporate thermal battery storage for greater efficiency in the future.

SimuSolar is dedicated to enhancing rural prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing and financing productive equipment for farmers and small businesses. The company specializes in energy-efficient, solar-powered solutions tailored for off-grid operations, including solar lights, irrigation systems, cold storage, and other tools that support agricultural and fishing activities. By offering innovative financing options, SimuSolar enables access to these essential technologies through flexible monthly payment plans, often facilitated by mobile money applications. This approach not only meets the specific needs of rural smallholders but also fosters sustainable economic growth in the region.

Sanergy, Inc. focuses on enhancing sanitation infrastructure in urban slums, particularly in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 2010, the company builds a network of low-cost sanitation centers equipped with essential facilities such as toilets and showers. These centers are then franchised to local entrepreneurs, with financial support from microfinance institutions. Sanergy not only provides access to hygienic sanitation but also collects human waste daily for processing. This waste is converted into valuable byproducts, including organic fertilizers and renewable energy through a biogas generation process. The organic fertilizers are sold to both commercial farms and smallholder farmers, while the generated biogas is used to produce electricity for sale. Sanergy's mission is to promote public health and environmental sustainability by creating an efficient and equitable sanitation system that addresses the needs of underserved urban communities.

Regen Organics is dedicated to transforming agriculture, cities, and communities through innovative circular economy methods. The company specializes in managing residual organics in a climate-resilient agricultural sector, focusing on the manufacture and delivery of regenerative fertilizers, feeds, and fuels. By developing green technologies, Regen Organics aims to promote nurturing soils and thriving ecosystems, facilitating a sustainable future for the planet. With a commitment to environmental stewardship and a strong foundation of industry knowledge, the company seeks to drive meaningful change in agricultural practices and community development.

Sanergy, Inc. focuses on enhancing sanitation infrastructure in urban slums, particularly in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 2010, the company builds a network of low-cost sanitation centers equipped with essential facilities such as toilets and showers. These centers are then franchised to local entrepreneurs, with financial support from microfinance institutions. Sanergy not only provides access to hygienic sanitation but also collects human waste daily for processing. This waste is converted into valuable byproducts, including organic fertilizers and renewable energy through a biogas generation process. The organic fertilizers are sold to both commercial farms and smallholder farmers, while the generated biogas is used to produce electricity for sale. Sanergy's mission is to promote public health and environmental sustainability by creating an efficient and equitable sanitation system that addresses the needs of underserved urban communities.

Husk Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Patna, India, that focuses on generating and distributing electricity to households, community services, small businesses, and factories. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes biomass waste—such as rice husks and other agricultural residues—to produce electricity through its proprietary technology. Husk Power Systems designs and operates mini-power plants and micro-grids, offering electricity as a pay-for-use service primarily to rural areas. This approach not only provides reliable lighting, reducing reliance on kerosene, but also fosters economic development by enabling microenterprises and the use of electricity-operated machinery. By creating a sustainable energy ecosystem at each power plant, Husk Power Systems aims to deliver shared value to its stakeholders and stimulate local economies.

Virtual City Ltd. specializes in the development, customization, and implementation of mobility software solutions aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency in East Africa. With over a decade of experience, the company has established itself as a market leader by continuously adapting to client needs and integrating innovative technologies. Its product offerings include a range of supply chain automation solutions such as AgriManagr for automate produce purchasing, Auditr for real-time market information, Distributr for sales process management, Haulr for dispatch and delivery, Membr for customer relationship management, and Tracr for tracking product history. By focusing on end-to-end supply chain transformation, Virtual City aims to provide businesses with improved efficiency, visibility, and transparency, facilitating sales transactions, order placements, returns, and mobile payments in the field. The company is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

BASIX Krishi Samruddhi Ltd. is a company dedicated to supporting Indian farmers through a range of agriculture-related services. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Visakhapatnam, India, it offers essential services such as soil testing, sowing, vermicomposting, procurement, local value addition, risk mitigation, and market linkages for agro-commodities. The company also provides horticulture advisory services to assist farmers in improving their practices. BASIX Krishi Samruddhi focuses on enhancing productivity and reducing input costs for smallholder farmers by training and employing Livelihood Service Providers (LSPs), who deliver extension services and support to farmers regularly. This comprehensive approach aims to increase farmers' overall income and contribute to their sustainable development.

Juhudi Kilimo provides asset financing, technical assistance, and business training to smallholder farmers and rural agribusinesses in Kenya. The company offers loans for dairy cows and goats, poultry, pigs, rabbits, fish farming, and other livestock, as well as financing for agricultural equipment, irrigation, agro-processing and energy-related equipment, and vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles to transport farm goods. It operates as a microfinance institution focused on empowering rural livelihoods by delivering transformative financing alongside financial literacy and technical training. Founded in 2004 and based in Nairobi, Juhudi Kilimo supports clients across rural Kenya with flexible financing solutions designed to expand agricultural productivity and income.

Gulu Agricultural Development Company (GADC) is a cotton ginning company based in Northern Uganda that supports over 55,000 smallholder farmers by providing them with access to the international agricultural market. The company aims to revitalize the region's cotton industry, which was severely impacted by decades of war and political instability. GADC offers essential support to former refugees, helping them regain their livelihoods. It provides farmers with inputs to enhance yields, purchases cotton and sesame for cash, and processes these crops for export to national and international buyers. This enables smallholder farmers to improve production efficiency and gain market access.

Established in Kenya since 1986, Western Seed Company specializes in developing and distributing high-quality seed varieties. Its primary focus is on maize hybrids resistant to diseases like streak virus and grey leaf spot, as well as drought-tolerant varieties. The company also offers open-pollinated maize varieties, sorghum, millets, beans, and peas.

Husk Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Patna, India, that focuses on generating and distributing electricity to households, community services, small businesses, and factories. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes biomass waste—such as rice husks and other agricultural residues—to produce electricity through its proprietary technology. Husk Power Systems designs and operates mini-power plants and micro-grids, offering electricity as a pay-for-use service primarily to rural areas. This approach not only provides reliable lighting, reducing reliance on kerosene, but also fosters economic development by enabling microenterprises and the use of electricity-operated machinery. By creating a sustainable energy ecosystem at each power plant, Husk Power Systems aims to deliver shared value to its stakeholders and stimulate local economies.

Micro Drip is a company dedicated to providing affordable drip irrigation technology in Pakistan, aiming to support smallholder farmers. Its innovative systems significantly reduce water usage by 50 percent for cultivating an acre of land, while also enhancing crop yields by 40 percent and decreasing input costs by 30 percent. Designed for simplicity, these irrigation solutions are easy to deploy and maintain, requiring minimal technical knowledge, which empowers farmers to achieve higher productivity at lower costs. By enabling year-round farming, Micro Drip helps to alleviate the economic pressures that often force farmers and their families to migrate during dry seasons. The company has already reached over 3,000 farmers and is poised to impact more than 20,000 farmers in the next five years.

Micro Drip is a company dedicated to providing affordable drip irrigation technology in Pakistan, aiming to support smallholder farmers. Its innovative systems significantly reduce water usage by 50 percent for cultivating an acre of land, while also enhancing crop yields by 40 percent and decreasing input costs by 30 percent. Designed for simplicity, these irrigation solutions are easy to deploy and maintain, requiring minimal technical knowledge, which empowers farmers to achieve higher productivity at lower costs. By enabling year-round farming, Micro Drip helps to alleviate the economic pressures that often force farmers and their families to migrate during dry seasons. The company has already reached over 3,000 farmers and is poised to impact more than 20,000 farmers in the next five years.

S4S Technologies is a food preservation company that develops innovative food processing machines. It either sells these machines to farmers or uses them in-house to produce high-quality processed foods. The company collaborates with various partners to ensure a sustainable supply of processed food products.