The Cameroonian startup Agricfresh won the prestigious 1st Blue Star prize during the BlueTech Challenge 2024organized by Camtel in Yaoundé. This competition rewards technological innovations with a strong social and environmental impact. Agricfresh was recognized for its innovative project aimed at reducing post-harvest agricultural losses, thanks to refrigerated storage solutions powered by solar panels.
Agricfresh’s solution allows farmers to store their crops for longer in optimal conditions. This system, which combines technological innovation and environmental sustainability, addresses a crucial problem for producers: the management of post-harvest losses, which affects their profitability and food security. With this technology, farmers have more time to market their products, avoiding quick sales at low prices.
Agricfresh’s success at the BlueTech Challenge represents a major milestone for innovation in Cameroonian agriculture. In addition to the Blue Star award, which recognizes young companies with high potential, this distinction highlights the importance of technology for sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Agricfresh offers a solution that not only helps farmers improve their working conditions, but also addresses energy challenges through the use of renewable energy.
This type of initiative can transform Cameroonian agriculture by making it more resilient to climatic and economic challenges. The award won by Agricfresh at the BlueTech Challenge now provides them with greater visibility, as well as opportunities to collaborate with other players in the technology and agricultural sector.
The innovation developed by Agricfresh shows how technology can be a key lever to solve critical problems in the agricultural sector, while promoting the use of renewable energy. This victory at the BlueTech Challenge 2024 opens the way to new perspectives for sustainable agriculture in Cameroon and Africa.
