StartHub Africa, together with the National ICT Innovation Hub and Garage48 proudly organized the Green Growth AgriHack Uganda 2024—a 48-hour hackathon aimed at solving critical agricultural challenges. The event brought together talented innovators and experts to develop practical digital solutions for sustainable agriculture, promoting climate adaptation, market stability, and resource management.
After two days of intensive brainstorming, prototyping, and mentorship, several teams emerged as winners for their transformative solutions. GrinTech took the overall prize with its Solar-Powered Smart Food Dehydrator, a solution that addresses post-harvest losses by using solar energy and smart sensors to monitor optimal drying conditions.
Two standout teams, MicroVest and HyMonitor, earned tickets to present their solutions at the prestigious Latitude 59 event in Nairobi. MicroVest developed a web platform that connects smallholder farmers to better market prices and financial services, while HyMonitor introduced a storage management system to help farmers monitor conditions and reduce crop spoilage.
Harvest Link was selected for the People’s Choice Award, winning participants’ hearts with its innovative approach to sustainable farming.
Several other promising teams secured spots in the upcoming bootcamp, where they will refine their prototypes and prepare to scale their impact. AgriLink offers a USSD & SMS-based platform to deliver market updates, weather forecasts, and farming best practices to rural farmers.
Hydroponics addresses malnutrition by enabling small farmers to grow nutritious food with water-efficient methods. The Eco Flash Dryer provides a cost-effective, eco-friendly cassava drying solution powered by cassava waste. Farm Quest introduces an AI-powered platform that gamifies agriculture, encouraging youth engagement through interactive educational tools.
The Green Growth AgriHack Uganda 2024 has once again demonstrated the power of technology and collaboration to drive sustainable agricultural practices. With the support of StartHub Africa’s accelerator program, the top teams will further develop their solutions and scale them across Uganda and beyond.
We look forward to seeing how these innovators will continue to push the boundaries of sustainable agriculture and create lasting impact. Stay tuned for updates on their journey and progress.
A special thank you to Estonian Centre for International Development for their invaluable support in making this event possible.
