🌱 In Ghana, farmers are boosting harvests by 44% — thanks to one woman’s vision. Meet Anaporka Adazabra, one of 15 winners of the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025. Anaporka’s social enterprise, Farm.IO Limited, equips Ghana’s farmers with digital tools, and sustainable greenhouse that enables precision farming from seed to sale. With the help of tech, farmers can now cut down on crop losses and get the most out of every harvest, making a real difference to their livelihoods and the communities they feed. 👉 Learn more about Annaporka and how she's cultivating resilient, tech-driven agribusinesses across Ghana via the link in the comments. Impact Hub Network #BFWEA2025 #WomenEntrepreneursAward #ImpactHubNetwork #SustainableFarming #AgriTech #FutureOfFarming

🌱 In Ghana, farmers are boosting harvests by 44%—thanks to one woman’s vision. Meet Anaporka Adazabra, one of 15 winners of the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025, in collaboration with Impact Hub Network. Anaporka’s social enterprise, Farm.IO Limited, equips Ghana’s farmers with digital tools, and sustainable greenhouse that enables precision farming from seed to sale. With the help of tech, farmers can now cut down on crop losses and get the most out of every harvest, making a real difference to their livelihoods and the communities they feed. 👉 Link to learn more about Farmio and how they’re cultivating resilient, tech-driven agribusinesses across Ghana in the comments. #BFWEA2025 #WomenEntrepreneursAward #BayerFoundation #ImpactHubNetwork #SustainableFarming #AgriTech #FutureOfFarming

From farming to finance, women entrepreneurs are powering Ghana’s green economy. AgriEase is boosting cashew yields with solar-powered processing to cut post-harvest losses and Lbh is opening access to inputs and machinery through a bold “Buy Now, Pay Later” platform. In just 3 days, they’ll pitch for $10,000 at the Futuremakers Women in Tech Demo Day & Graduation. Village Capital Standard Chartered Ashesi University AgriEase Ltd @Lbh #SCWIT #Futuremakers #WomenInTech #GCIC #StandardCharteredBank #SheLeadsTech #InnovationForImpact #atAshesi

We’re proud to share that our Marketing Manager, Mary Baaba Afulba Essilfie , is representing AgriEase Ltd at the Futuremakers Women in Tech Program — an initiative sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank, Village Capital, and Ashesi University, and organized by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC). Women entrepreneurs are driving Ghana’s green economy, and AgriEase Ltd is proud to be part of this transformation — boosting cashew yields with solar-powered processing technology to reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ livelihoods. In just 3 days, we’ll be pitching for $10,000 at the Futuremakers Women in Tech Demo Day & Graduation. 🌱💡 We’re excited for what lies ahead and grateful for the continuous support of our partners and community. #AgriEase #WomenInTech #Futuremakers #GreenEconomy #CashewInnovation #VillageCapital #StandardChartered #AshesiUniversity #GCIC

From Waste to Wealth, from Trash to Tech! We’re building Nigeria’s first Digital Waste Upcycling Hub and Makerspace — turning urban waste into smart, sustainable products while empowering youth and women with green tech skills. Support PlastiBuild Creative Solutions Limited as we enter into the #InnovateNaija Challenge by NASENI Innovation Hub with our revolutionary AI & Tech driven solution to address Africa's Waste crisis and redefine sustainable manufacturing technology across the continent starting from Lagos, Nigeria. 💚 Let’s redefine sustainability together. #InnovateNaija #NASENIImpact #YouthInnovation #PlastiBuild #DigitalWasteHub #Tech4Climate

🌍Last week, Axcel Africa had the privilege of participating in Village Capital’s Greentech Africa 2025 program in Nairobi. The program is designed to prepare early-stage African ventures for investment by equipping founders with the tools, networks, and guidance they need to scale. This year’s cohort brought together 10 innovative startups from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa, each tackling urgent challenges in： ☀️Climate resilience ⚡Clean energy 🌱Agriculture ♻️Waste management 🚲Sustainable mobility. We engaged with remarkable companies such as: ・Aqua Hub Kenya, providing smallholder farmers with solar-powered irrigation and post-harvest solutions. ・Twende Green Ecocycle (Mombasa), recycling marine plastic into durable, affordable school furniture. ・Keblink (Senegal), delivering solar-powered cold storage to reduce post-harvest food losses. ・OZ-TECH (Egypt), building AI-powered farming robots tailored for smallholder farmers. ・M-taka (Kenya), a digital platform empowering informal waste pickers and recyclers. What set the session apart was its collaborative format. Instead of pitches, founders engaged directly with mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners to receive candid feedback on critical areas such as customer targeting, product-market fit, and scaling strategies. The discussions were open, honest, and focused on enabling practical next steps for growth. The day concluded with a graduation and networking cocktail, celebrating the progress these ventures have made and the important role they will play in shaping a more sustainable, climate-resilient Africa. At Axcel Africa, we are proud to have been part of these conversations and to continue supporting the entrepreneurs who are driving Africa’s sustainability agenda forward. #GreentechAfrica2025 #VillageCapital #AxcelAfrica #ClimateInnovation #Sustainability Photo:　Cohort Graduates posing for a photo 

Top 10 Companies Transforming Rural Communities with Tech in Africa Across Africa, rural communities are experiencing a digital and social transformation. Innovative businesses are creating access to clean energy, healthcare, education, and markets using technology tailored to local realities https://lnkd.in/d657QgeN

🌾 Transforming African Agriculture. Meet Jean Bosco Nzeyimana from Rwanda 🇷🇼 At only 23 years old, Jean Bosco Nzeyimana founded Habona Ltd, a groundbreaking Rwandan startup that transforms organic waste into clean energy and fertilizers tackling waste management, energy shortages, and soil fertility all at once. 🔥 Habona produces biogas and eco-friendly briquettes from agricultural waste, providing affordable fuel alternatives to rural households while promoting sustainable agriculture and green energy. 💬 Jean Bosco’s vision is rooted in the belief that Africa’s agricultural waste is not trash, it’s untapped power. His innovation has earned international recognition, including a feature in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 and partnerships with UNDP and Ashoka. 🌍 His journey reflects what the CWEI Festival 2026 stands for celebrating African entrepreneurs who are converting challenges into circular, sustainable solutions for the continent’s future. #CWEIFestival2026 #AfricanInnovation #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #AgriTech #CleanTech #YouthInAction #MadeInAfrica #CWEI

Mr Johannes Otoo, the Technical Advisor for Textiles and Garments at GIZ Ghana, emphasised the importance of introducing sustainability and circularity to both young students and older generations to reduce waste in our environment. He shared these insights at our Crafting Futures Together Exhibition, which featured innovative designs made from upcycled textiles, as well as fashion and plastic waste created by students and young people in Ghana. This initiative is brought to you by the Social Entrepreneurship Hub Ghana, the Goethe Institut Ghana, and our partners. Elizabeth Johnson Jana Ms.Impari Yaw Andoh Mensah Bianca Seidel Martin Wöllenstein Michael Armoo Emmanuel M. BETTY ACQUAH Godbless Ackabi Francis Quayson Collins Agbodo Cudjoe Wilson Prince #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Ghana #Textiles #ReduceWaste #Innovation #GreenFuture #GIZGhana

Why would a small-scale farmers’ ambassador and a youth empowerment advocate show up at the Nairobi Climate Tech Summit? Thanks to the invite by EldoHub our great partner in advocating technology and rural empowerment initiatives. Because the future of Africa’s sustainability sector will not be built in isolation, it will be powered by technology, circularity, and people. 💡 Technology is a multiplier. It allows us to reach more people, scale ideas faster, and create exponential impact. But here’s the truth 👉 without building solutions grounded in real African problems post-harvest losses, waste management, youth unemployment, women’s marginalization — tech will remain just another shiny tool. At the summit, I connected with visionary founders already turning challenges into opportunities, and investors seeking to back ideas that can transform lives. One powerful theme echoed throughout: ♻️ Waste to Wealth — the circular economy is not a buzzword; it’s Africa’s ticket to green growth, new jobs, and dignity for our farmers, women, and youth. My walk-away points from the Africa Arena programme: 1️⃣ Green Financing is Rising – Venture capitalists are ready to fund climate-smart startups, but they want clarity on impact + scalability + resilience. 2️⃣ Circular Economy is Africa’s Next Goldmine – From food waste to renewable energy, what we throw away can fuel billion-dollar opportunities. 3️⃣ Youth & Women at the Center – Sustainable change only happens if the next generation and women are not left behind, but leading from the frontlines. 4️⃣ Collaboration Over Competition – Partnerships between startups, corporates, and governments are the only way to unlock continental scale. 5️⃣ From Policy to Practice – Farmers’ voices, grassroots innovators, and everyday realities must guide climate-tech solutions, not just boardroom conversations. I walked away convinced of two things: 🌱 The future belongs to those who see waste as raw material for innovation. ⏩ Leadership means turning obstacles into stepping stones, just like what we are doing as entrepreneurs transforming horticulture space to allow for new revenue streams. 💭 To my network: What has been your experience with venture funds as a startup? How do you balance impact with investor expectations? #ClimateTech #UngaAfrica #FoodSystems #YouthInAgriculture #CircularEconomy #WasteToWealth #GreenGrowth #WomenInAgribusiness #FoodSecurity #AfricaClimateSummit #SustainabilityInAfrica #InnovationInAfrica #AgriTech #ClimateAction #SDGs