Archives Tag: Agritech
The SAIS Investment Readiness Program 2024
April 19, 2022
If you run an AgriTech startup in Nigeria (or elsewhere in Africa) and you’re looking to raise funding from investors to scale your venture, here’s an opportunity you may want to take advantage of. The Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Startups (SAIS) accelerator is organizing an investment readiness program that will prepare AgriTech startups … Continue reading The SAIS Investment Readiness Program 2024
How Agritech Can Mitigate the Impacts Of Climate Change
April 19, 2022
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today, with the potential to have severe impacts on the agriculture industry in Nigeria. Rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events can all affect crop yields and threaten food security. However, agrotech has the potential to help … Continue reading How Agritech Can Mitigate the Impacts Of Climate Change
With Data Analytics Agritech Can Reduce Food Waste
April 19, 2022
 The agriculture industry is one of the most significant contributors to food waste worldwide. Every year, billions of tons of food go to waste due to a variety of factors, including inefficient supply chain management, poor crop management, and inadequate data analytics. Agritech, or agricultural technologies, have the potential to address these challenges and … Continue reading With Data Analytics Agritech Can Reduce Food Waste
Creating and Running an Agro-Digital Bank in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The concept of an agro-digital bank in Nigeria is a promising approach to improving access to finance for farmers and agribusinesses. However, creating and running such an institution requires careful planning and execution. In this article, we will explore some key strategies for creating and running an agro-digital bank in Nigeria. Read more about … Continue reading Creating and Running an Agro-Digital Bank in Nigeria
Nigerian Agritechs Can Upscale and Grow Through Vertical Farming
April 19, 2022
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has a significant potential to become one of the world’s leading agricultural powerhouses. Agriculture accounts for 23% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides employment to about 70% of the population. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including low productivity, climate change, inadequate infrastructure, and limited … Continue reading Nigerian Agritechs Can Upscale and Grow Through Vertical Farming
Things To Incorporate in a Super App That Serves Farmers
April 19, 2022
A super app that serves farmers has the potential to revolutionize the way farmers access information, tools, and services that are critical to their businesses. By incorporating features and services that are tailored to the needs of farmers, a super app can help to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve the livelihoods of farmers. … Continue reading Things To Incorporate in a Super App That Serves Farmers
Agritech Startups: Creating Predictive Analytics Solutions
April 19, 2022
Agritech startups are increasingly turning to predictive analytics as a way to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase profits. Predictive analytics is the use of statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to analyze historical data and make predictions about future events. In the context of agritech startups, it helps farmers and growers make better … Continue reading Agritech Startups: Creating Predictive Analytics Solutions
Creating Traceability Systems for Agritech Startups
April 19, 2022
Agritech startups are transforming the agriculture industry by introducing innovative technologies that address the challenges faced by farmers. One of the critical areas that startups can focus on is creating traceability systems for agricultural products. Traceability systems enable farmers to track their products from the farm to the consumer, providing transparency in the supply … Continue reading Creating Traceability Systems for Agritech Startups
The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator 2023 for Startups Providing Digital Agriculture Solutions
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently open for the 2023 edition of the GSMA AgriTech Accelerator. If you lead a startup that’s providing digital solutions to major challenges faced by farmers, you may consider applying for a place in the program. Read more about Opportunities The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry … Continue reading The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator 2023 for Startups Providing Digital Agriculture Solutions
The GROW Impact Accelerator Program 2023
April 19, 2022
The GROW Impact Accelerator is now open to entries from agritech startups from across the world. If you run an enterprise in this sector that’s working to make agriculture and agro-allied industries operate more efficiently and in an eco-friendly manner, you may consider applying for a place in the accelerator. Read more about Opportunities … Continue reading The GROW Impact Accelerator Program 2023
Apply For The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Future Females Business School GreenTech And AgriTech Program 2022
April 19, 2022
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub is inviting women who have an idea for a GreenTech or AgriTech startup, or currently run one, to apply for its Business School program for ventures in those niches. Read more about Opportunities It has designed this program to help female entrepreneurs build tech-driven startups with a focus on agriculture and … Continue reading Apply For The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Future Females Business School GreenTech And AgriTech Program 2022
$45,000 On Offer In The Pitch AgriHack 2022 Digital Agriculture Competition For AgriTech Startups
April 19, 2022
PitchAgriHack is currently receiving applications from businesses that are developing technology-driven solutions to challenges faced by players in the agricultural sector. It invites AgriTech startups from across Africa at various stages of growth to enter its competition, in which winners will receive cash prizes. Read more about Opportunities Generation Africa, a platform of the AGRF, … Continue reading $45,000 On Offer In The Pitch AgriHack 2022 Digital Agriculture Competition For AgriTech Startups
How To Build And Grow An AgriTech Company In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
AgriTech is a portmanteau of “agriculture” and “technology”. To clearly define it, agricultural technology or agrotechnology is the use of technology in agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture to improve yield, efficiency, and profitability. Agricultural technology can be products, services or applications derived from agriculture that improve various input/output processes. On the other hand, an AgriTech startup … Continue reading How To Build And Grow An AgriTech Company In Nigeria
3 Solutions Nigerian FinTechs Can Provide The Agricultural Sector In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
FinTechs in Nigeria have not yet explored the opportunities of solving a series of problems plaguing the Nigerian agricultural sector. This problem is a global situation. Many FinTechs are yet to see the possibilities of delving into the agricultural sector fully. Read more about FinTech Many FinTechs are rather focused on businesses outside agribusiness. … Continue reading 3 Solutions Nigerian FinTechs Can Provide The Agricultural Sector In Nigeria
Notable Technological Advancements In Agriculture
April 19, 2022
No matter how many improvements the world makes, nothing would take the place of agriculture. Agriculture remains one of the goldmines in Nigeria, and when exploited effectively, yields great results. With the advent of technology, different improvements have been introduced to make the process of agricultural activities a lot easier, as so much more … Continue reading Notable Technological Advancements In Agriculture
