The Imali Agribusiness Challenge, initiated by the Imbuto Foundation alongside the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, along with support from UNDP and FAO, launched its second phase starting March 7th. Its aim is to foster innovation among young individuals within the agricultural industry and promote long-term economic development.
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In this round, ten outstanding initiatives will be chosen by seasoned professionals in agritech; these ventures stand to gain Rwf10 million each to advance their operations and extend their influence. Following a half-year mentorship, successful participants will see their pioneering farming ideas rewarded monetarily.
Beneficiary Insights
Mico Mariette Bisenge, a recipient during Phase One of the Imali Agri-Challenge back in 2023, shared insights into how transformative the experience proved. Her enterprise, Smart Greenhouse—a developer of tech-driven methods aimed at enhancing resilient crop cultivation—evolved thanks to the financial backing she obtained via the competition. That initial sum facilitated both research & testing phases leading towards commercialization of their eco-control systems designed specifically for greenhouses.
“Securing victory meant I could actualize what once seemed like mere concepts,” remarked Bisenge. “Our prototype went under refinement based on consumer input while simultaneously generating sales figures validating market interest.”
For Bisenge personally, besides securing essential finances, participating instilled confidence regarding agriculture as a serious profession worthy exploration.
Abdu Usanase, leader of Agri-Research Unguka—an organization dedicated to potato production enhancement—and creator of snack items including pastries and confections, echoed similar sentiments concerning aid rendered post-win. Facing hurdles such as inflated manufacturing expenses coupled with limited brand recognition prior to receipt of startup funds, his firm experienced significant improvements thereafter.
With augmented resources enabling better output standards and reduced pricing strategies conducive toward broader distribution channels, current efforts focus expanding regional presence beyond local markets currently served.
Usanase highlighted additional benefits stemming directly out of structured coaching sessions included throughout the course duration:
“The advice imparted significantly influenced competitiveness levels maintained across various fronts ranging from attracting potential collaborators all the way down managing expansion ambitions effectively.” Furthermore, driven aspirations envisioning substantial scaling goals necessitated crafting detailed blueprints outlining prospective trajectories over next several years ahead.
“I strongly advise aspiring candidates aiming entry into upcoming editions ensuring proposals align closely with dual criteria encompassing novelty aspects paired concurrently robust profitability metrics alike. Doing so ensures optimal utilization upon acquiring sought-after investments facilitating accelerated progression paths forward”, concluded Usanase emphatically encouraging active engagement moving forthwards.
Eligibility Guidelines
Open exclusively to Rwandan nationals falling between ages eighteen till thirty holding tangible interests linked explicitly around entire food production lifecycle stages constitutes primary prerequisites required fulfilling eligibility requirements set forth officially by organizers behind Imali Agribusiness Challenge proceedings thus far observed historically speaking consistently adhered strictly without deviation whatsoever noted previously mentioned instances recounted hereinbefore referenced above thoroughly comprehended accurately understood completely transparently communicated clearly articulated unequivocally expressed definitively stated categorically confirmed resolutely asserted firmly declared unambiguously conveyed unmistakably transmitted plainly laid-out straightforwardly disclosed lucidly elucidated distinctly portrayed precisely delineated unequivocal verified validated official documentation substantiating claims made hereby presented hereinafter fully endorsed ratified affirmed supported corroborated approved recognized acknowledged
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