SkyVerse Solutions from Tanzania emerged as 1st Place winner with their mechanized post-harvest groundnut processing solution designed to increase yields and farmer income.
Junior Achievement in partnership with the Z Zurich Foundation and JA Worldwide, proudly concludes the third edition of the AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC), a platform showcasing the creativity and resilience of Africa’s youth. This year’s event celebrated young innovators who are redefining inclusion and sustainability through purpose-driven enterprises.
After an inspiring showcase of ingenuity and impact-driven pitches, SkyVerse Solutions from Tanzania emerged as 1st Place winner with their mechanized post-harvest groundnut processing solution designed to increase yields and farmer income.
AgriCool Solar Chamber from Uganda claimed 2nd Place, recognized for delivering affordable, solar-powered cold storage that reduces food spoilage and boosts farmers’ profits.
In 3rd Place, CaliFem from Côte d’Ivoire and Ecobrick Togo tied for their outstanding innovations: CaliFem for transforming marine waste into sustainable calcium powder, creating jobs for women, and Ecobrick Togo for converting plastic waste into eco-friendly construction materials.
Special honors went to SolAir from Burkina Faso, which received the Innovation Award for its smart, solar-powered irrigation system, and Ecobricks Liberia, which earned the Impact Award for empowering rehabilitated youth through green employment.
“The AfrInnovate Youth Challenge is a powerful reminder that when marginalized young Africans are given access to knowledge, mentorship, and opportunity, they reinvent Africa’s economy,” said Simi Nwogugu, President & CEO of JA Africa. “These young innovators are designing scalable solutions that address real-world challenges while proving that inclusion is the foundation of sustainable growth.”
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