ACIC 2024

African Climate Innovation Challenge

Innovation for climate

Promoting local solutions through the ACIC

The "African Climate Innovation Challenge", jointly coordinated by GAYO, Start.Up Lounge Africa, and 3 E's 4 Africa, is a project aimed at innovative young African leaders and is designed to encourage and empower them to make a difference in their communities.

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Participants

Congo

Green Tech Africa

Sustainable upcycling of invasive water hyacinth into oil absorbents and building materials

Kenya

Farmer Lifeline

Solar-powered early detection of pests and diseases for more resilient smallholder farms

Ghana

Sagrisalma

Improve soil health, cut emissions

Benin

Ecores Agro Industries

Sustainable, biodegradable textile fibers from pineapple leaf waste

Niger

Biochar enrichi

Boost soil fertility with biochar from invasive plants and sequester CO₂

Nigeria

Riwe

Automated, paperless climate insurance for farmers with real-time risk assessment and fast payouts

The Winners

1st place
Green Tech Africa

Sustainable upcycling of invasive water hyacinth into oil absorbents and building materials

2nd place
Farmer Lifeline

Solar-powered early detection of pests and diseases for more resilient smallholder farms

Impressions of the ACIC 2024