A new wave of African entrepreneurs tackling climate change and food insecurity has secured international backing, as Halcyon unveiled a cohort of 16 founders across 10 ventures from seven countries, signalling growing global confidence in Africa’s innovation economy.
The Climate Resilience and Food Security programme brings together startups from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, regions increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks but rapidly emerging as hubs for scalable, technology-driven solutions.
“African founders are often innovating without broader institutional support from a startup ecosystem,” said Mercy Erhiawarien, Senior Manager of Programs at Halcyon. “Our programming is intended to help founders scale their ventures while also creating a community of support.”
Over four months, founders will undergo intensive training spanning product-market fit, capital strategy and leadership, alongside residencies in Accra and Nairobi, key nodes in Africa’s growing startup ecosystem.
Agriflex Ltd, Millicent Okumu — Kenya
Agriflex is tackling one of Africa’s most persistent agricultural bottlenecks, which is access to quality inputs. By combining certified supplies with precision farming tools and extension services, the company is boosting productivity for smallholder farmers while lowering costs and strengthening sustainable value chains.
Drought Guard Africa Limited, Rodgers Mwijukye — Uganda
Operating in some of the continent’s most climate-exposed regions, Drought Guard Africa delivers solar-powered irrigation, water infrastructure and clean energy solutions to farmers and refugee communities directly addressing water scarcity and food insecurity.
eSusFarm, Watson Vuyo Matsa — South Africa
At the intersection of fintech and agriculture, eSusFarm is building an AI-powered financial infrastructure platform. By integrating satellite data and parametric triggers, it enables insurers and banks to extend climate-resilient credit and insurance to underserved farmers.
Green Eden Farms Ltd, Ritkatmun Bwemana & Theophilus Maimako — Nigeria
Green Eden Farms is advancing climate-smart agriculture by working with smallholder farmers to adopt modern techniques and improve value chains, driving both productivity and environmental sustainability.
Green Giraffe Zambia Limited, Mwiche Mulenga Mukoma & Joseph Ivwananji Simukoko — Zambia
Green Giraffe is digitising agricultural supply chains, transforming farmer interactions into verifiable data. This allows African producers to meet strict export standards and access high-value international markets.
KAMIM Technologies Ltd, Adekoyejo Kuye — Nigeria
Through its CoolCycle platform, KAMIM is addressing post-harvest losses, a problem costing sub-Saharan Africa billions annually by providing solar-powered cold chain infrastructure integrated with traceability and market access tools.
Rada 360, Musa Mishamo & Erick Mwandu — Tanzania
Rada 360 leverages satellite data and AI to offer real-time crop monitoring, yield prediction and early warning systems, enabling farmers and institutions to improve productivity and manage climate risks more effectively.
SafeSip, Faith Kuya & Costantine Edward — Tanzania
SafeSip is rethinking water access through solar-powered “WaterBank®” infrastructure, delivering 24/7 clean water to underserved rural communities using a scalable, technology-enabled distribution model.
Sesi Technologies, Isaac Sesi & Emmanuel Boadi Kyei — Ghana
Sesi Technologies is equipping farmers with affordable tools to analyse soil health, helping optimise input use, reduce losses and improve yields, critical for both food security and sustainable farming.
Tawi Fresh, Cherotich Rutto & Maureen Obiero — Kenya
Tawi Fresh is digitising agricultural trade through an AI-powered marketplace that connects farmers to buyers, financing and logistics, streamlining transactions across the value chain.
Backed by Amazon Web Services, the programme underscores a broader shift in how Africa’s development challenges are being addressed through scalable, entrepreneur-led solutions rather than traditional aid models.
Africa contributes less than 4 per cent of global emissions but remains one of the most climate-vulnerable regions. At the same time, agriculture employs more than 60 per cent of the workforce in many countries, making climate resilience a central economic priority.
Since launching African programmes in 2022, Halcyon has supported over 110 founders on the continent as part of a global network exceeding 650 entrepreneurs highlighting the growing pipeline of investable, impact-driven ventures.
For investors, policymakers and industry leaders, the message is unmistakable. Africa’s climate challenges are rapidly becoming a proving ground for innovation.
For the entrepreneurs themselves, the opportunity is even clearer, to build scalable businesses that not only address systemic risks but redefine the continent’s economic trajectory.
