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Cameroon has celebrated 10 exceptional startups in its first-ever Agritech Innovation Challenge, recognizing groundbreaking digital solutions that enhance agriculture and promote inclusivity.
- Winners Recognized: Selected from hundreds of entries, the laureates presented innovative approaches, ranging from AI-driven precision farming to climate change adaptation technologies, at a ceremony in Yaoundé.
- Supporting Innovation: The challenge is part of the Project for the Acceleration of the Digital Transformation of Cameroon (PATNUC), backed by $100 million from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). Each winner receives up to CFA 40 million ($66,640) in cash and technical support to implement their business plans.
- Government’s Vision: Minette Libom Li Likeng, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, hailed the initiative as a platform to showcase local talent and drive digital transformation in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries. She emphasized its potential to foster self-employment and combat youth unemployment.
- Top Startup’s Mission: Bang Pamela Ncho, COO of eFarm.CM and overall winner, aims to improve market access for farmers by ensuring fair pricing and providing logistics support for product distribution.
The challenge highlights Cameroon’s commitment to leveraging digital innovation to drive agricultural growth and create sustainable opportunities for its youth.
