AYuTe Africa Uganda Challenge 2026
Heifer International Uganda
About This Opportunity
The AYuTe Africa Uganda Challenge is an agritech innovation competition organized by Heifer International Uganda to identify and support startups using technology to transform agriculture. The challenge provides funding, mentorship, investor exposure, and business development support to help innovative solutions scale and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Eligible agritech enterprises are invited to apply and showcase solutions that increase productivity, climate resilience, financial inclusion, market access, and sustainable food systems.
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered agritech startup or enterprise
- Technology solution addressing agricultural challenges
- Operating in Uganda
- Innovation should benefit smallholder farmers
- Able to demonstrate proof of concept or market traction
- Comply with all competition requirements
Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Business profile
- Pitch deck
- Business registration certificate (if applicable)
- Financial information (if requested)
- Pitch video or product demonstration (if requested)
Funding Details
Funding Type
Competition
Organization
Heifer International Uganda
Eligible Countries
Uganda
Application Deadline
Rolling Applications
Posted
July 27, 2026
2 weeks ago
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