West Africa in the Spotlight Ahead of 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Finals
As the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize prepares to crown the next generation of agricultural trailblazers, the spotlight turns to Dakar, Senegal. This vibrant city is this year’s host for the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), where the contest’s grand finale and awards ceremony will take place.
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize has evolved into one of Africa’s premier platforms for showcasing exceptional young leaders.
But what makes it an unmissable opportunity?
| ● Unlock exclusive access to a global network of investors, mentors and fellow agri-innovators
● Showcase your venture on a premier platform championing transformative food-system solutions ● Compete for $160,000 in funding to scale your impact where innovation meets real-world results
Find all entry criteria and submit your application right here: GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize 2025
Application deadline: June 10th, 2025 |
As we look forward to this year’s competition, we celebrate the most compelling GoGettaz innovations emerging from West Africa and the Sahel regions. These innovations simultaneously confront climate stress, food insecurity, and youth unemployment, but are also bursting with entrepreneurial energy and untapped opportunity. Let’s meet some of our past winners!
Kodu Technology – GoGettaz Grand Prize Winner 2024
Who? Dr. Iddi Mohammed Faried, a trained medical doctor turned agripreneur from Ghana, captivated the judges with his startup, Kodu Technology.
What? His venture tackles agricultural waste and menstrual health by transforming banana and plantain fibres into eco-friendly sanitary pads.
The impact? The innovation both empowers women with affordable hygiene products. It supports local farmers by creating new markets for agricultural by-products, and redefining what it means to lead a purpose-driven enterprise.
Want to know more? Visit https://kodutechnology.com/
AGRIBANANA – GoGettaz Impact Award 2024
Who? A circular economy enterprise by Salimata Toh from Côte d’Ivoire.
What? AGRIBANANA converts banana waste into biodegradable packaging and paper products.
The impact? Salimata’s product is a game-changing alternative to plastic and a call to action for industries to invest in local, sustainable solutions. It also showcases the ingenuity and resilience of women entrepreneurs in driving green innovation on the continent.
Want to know more? Watch this video
Releaf Africa – GoGettaz Grand Prize Winner 2023
Who? Nigeria’s Ikenna Nzewi, co-founder of Releaf Africa, made waves with his tech-enabled agribusiness.
What? Releaf is transforming the agro-processing landscape by connecting smallholder farmers directly with processors, using data and technology to streamline fragmented supply chains.
Their impact? Nzewi’s work has helped increase farmer incomes and enhance efficiency across the agri-value chains, while laying the groundwork for a more competitive agri-economy in the region.
See how: https://www.wereleaf.earth/
As the 2025 edition of the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize unfolds in Senegal, it will mark a significant moment for West Africa.
This region is increasingly recognised for its role in shaping the future of agriculture in Africa. With its youthful population, fertile land, and growing digital ecosystem, West Africa is primed to lead the next wave of agricultural transformation.
And in Dakar, where heritage meets ambition, young African innovators are called to rise, reimagine, and redefine what’s possible in food and agriculture.
