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Fotso Ngassa Secures 40 Million FCFA from World Bank Agritech Challenge

Fotso Ngassa Secures 40 Million FCFA from World Bank Agritech Challenge

A major milestone has been recorded in Cameroon’s innovation and agricultural technology landscape as young entrepreneur Fotso Ngassa emerged victorious at the World Bank Agritech Challenge, securing 40 million FCFA in funding from the PATNUC programme for his groundbreaking platform, Gajo Livestock.

The achievement marks another remarkable step in the young innovator’s growing influence within Cameroon’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, coming shortly after his appointment as Ambassador for Entrepreneurship Growth and Youth Job Creation by the Government of Cameroon. Observers say the victory further consolidates his role as one of the country’s emerging drivers of technology-led agricultural transformation.

Transforming livestock farming through technology

At the heart of the recognition is Gajo Livestock, an innovative digital platform designed to modernise livestock farming across Africa. The solution bridges the gap between farmers and international markets while simultaneously providing access to essential agricultural services.

Through the platform, farmers are able to connect with global buyers, obtain expert veterinary services, and access interest-free credit facilities to purchase livestock products and essential services. The initiative is widely seen as a practical response to longstanding structural challenges in Africa’s livestock value chain, particularly limited market access and insufficient financing.

The platform is further strengthened by the integration of Farm Genius, an artificial intelligence system designed to assist farmers with real-time insights on livestock management, disease prevention, and productivity optimisation.

Boost for agricultural innovation

The financial support from the PATNUC programme, backed by the World Bank, is expected to accelerate the expansion of Gajo Livestock’s operations, enabling the start-up to scale its technological infrastructure and extend its services to a wider network of farmers across the continent.

Stakeholders within Cameroon’s agritech sector believe the funding represents more than just a financial boost. It is also a strong endorsement of the country’s growing pool of young innovators working to harness technology to address food security, agricultural productivity, and rural employment challenges.

With this latest recognition, Fotso Ngassa and his team are positioning Gajo Livestock as a transformative force in Africa’s agricultural ecosystem one that seeks to empower farmers, improve livestock productivity, and open new economic opportunities within the continent’s rapidly evolving digital agriculture space.