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Innovation Takes Center Stage at
#AYuTeChallengeRwanda2026
Kigali, Celebrations and excitement filled the air as Rwanda’s brightest agri-tech innovators were crowned at the prestigious
#AYuTeChallengeRwanda2026, an event driving forward youth-led solutions in agriculture.
Emerging as the overall winner, Mutoni Goodluck of Goodness of God secured the top prize of RWF 30,000,000. Her innovative approach to transforming farmers’ produce into value added products is not only boosting incomes but also unlocking new market opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
Taking the 1st Runner-Up position, Isidole Niyigirimpuhwe of Techplus Trust Ltd walked away with RWF 20,000,000. His smart incubation technology is already making a tangible impact by enabling farmers to access high-quality chicks, a critical factor in improving poultry productivity.
In 2nd Runner-Up place, Axel Muyombano of Ampere Vision earned RWF 15,000,000 for his cutting-edge drone-powered spraying solution. His innovation is helping farmers protect crops more efficiently while significantly reducing losses.
Meanwhile, the Emerging Innovator 2026 award was presented to Samuel Munyaneza, who received a grant of RWF 2,000,000. His sachet-based solution is expanding access to agricultural products and opening up new market pathways for smallholder farmers.
The
#AYuTeChallengeRwanda2026 continues to spotlight the transformative power of youth-driven innovation in agriculture, reinforcing Rwanda’s commitment to technology-led development in the sector.
As the event concludes, special appreciation goes to
@HeiferRwanda for organizing this impactful initiative, alongside its partners whose continued support is empowering young innovators to turn vision into victory.
#AYuTeChallengeRwanda2026
The Guest of Honor, Hon.
@T_Ndabamenye, Minister of
@RwandaAgri, has arrived at the
#AYuTeChallengeRwanda2026 Grand Finale.
He officially kicked off the event with a tour of the exhibition area, where he engaged with the top 12 finalists as they showcased their innovative agritech solutions.
It’s an exciting start to a day dedicated to youth-driven innovation and the future of resilient food systems.
#AYuTeChallengeRwanda2026