CHICKEN REARING: Fighting poverty and malnutrition through household poultry farming
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Kenya, CHICKEN REARING is a community-based agribusiness initiative aimed at reducing poverty and malnutrition by promoting small- to medium-scale poultry farming at household level. The business idea responds to persistent challenges faced by low-income families, particularly child malnutrition and lack of stable income sources, by leveraging an accessible […]
YEIRA: Empowering youth through regenerative agriculture
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Kenya, YEIRA (Youth Empowerment in Regenerative Agriculture) is an innovative agribusiness initiative dedicated to equipping young people with the skills, tools and opportunities needed to lead the transition toward sustainable food systems. The project recognises that empowering youth is not only an investment in livelihoods, but also a […]
DON BOSCO OASIS OF HOPE: Water harvesting and management for climate-resilient communities
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Kenya, DON BOSCO OASIS OF HOPE (DBOH) is a social-impact business initiative dedicated to water harvesting and sustainable water management in Marsabit County, Kenya, one of the country’s most arid and climate-vulnerable regions. The project addresses chronic water scarcity, seasonal flooding and long distances to water points that […]
B-NATURAL FOOD COMPANY: Adding value to local crops through nutritious food processing
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Kenya, B-NATURAL FOOD COMPANY is an agribusiness initiative focused on transforming locally grown fruits and vegetables into nutritious, long-lasting food products. The business idea addresses post-harvest losses and limited food diversification by promoting value addition, food preservation and improved household nutrition. At the core of the business model […]
KK WASTE MANAGERS: Integrated waste management for cleaner and healthier communities
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Kenya, KK WASTE MANAGERS is a social-impact business initiative designed to address solid waste challenges in Kakuma Refugee Camp and surrounding areas in Turkana County, Kenya. The project responds to the urgent need for structured, affordable and sustainable waste management services in densely populated and environmentally fragile contexts. […]
LARGE SCALE CHICKEN REARING: Expanding poultry production for income, employment and nutrition
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Kenya, LARGE SCALE CHICKEN REARING is an agribusiness initiative focused on scaling up poultry production to improve incomes, create jobs and enhance access to affordable animal protein. The business idea responds to the growing demand for poultry products while addressing unemployment and food security challenges in the local […]
PlastWood: Giving plastic and sawdust a second life through sustainable furniture production
Developed during a SEED4AFRICA hackathon, PlastWood is an innovative circular-economy business idea that transforms plastic waste and sawdust into high-quality composite materials for furniture production. The initiative addresses two pressing challenges in Benin: the rapid accumulation of unmanaged waste and the growing shortage of durable furniture in schools, universities and offices. The project is rooted […]
AQUAPONICS: Integrated fish and vegetable production for water efficiency and food security
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Benin, AQUAPONICS is an innovative agribusiness initiative that promotes the responsible use of water while strengthening food security in Benin. The business idea is built around aquaponics, an integrated production system that combines fish farming and vegetable cultivation in a closed-loop cycle, optimising natural resources and reducing environmental […]
CLEAN WATER: Nature-based solutions for safe livestock water in Northern Benin
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Benin, CLEAN WATER is an innovative agribusiness initiative addressing one of the most critical challenges in Northern Benin: the degradation and pollution of livestock drinking ponds under increasing climate pressure. The business idea focuses on sustainable water management solutions that improve animal health, productivity and community resilience in […]
HORTIME-T: Building a networked greenhouse tomato value chain in Southern Benin
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Benin, HORTIME-T (Horticulture Mediterranean and Tropical) is an agribusiness initiative aimed at ensuring year-round tomato production in Southern Benin through greenhouse-based hydroponic farming and strong market linkages. The business idea addresses the structural weaknesses of open-field vegetable production, which is highly exposed to climatic hazards, seasonal shortages and […]