République démocratique du Congo - Startup de moins de 3 ans

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AGRIMOD SARL's VUNA digital platform empowers 250+ small-scale farmers in Ruzizi Valley, South-Kivu with market access, and sustainable practices, boosting agricultural yields, incomes, and rural economic growth.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Agriculture Moteur de Développement SARL (AGRIMOD SARL) is an innovative AgriTech startup transforming agriculture in the Ruzizi Valley, South Kivu, DR Congo through our cutting-edge VUNA digital platform. Our platform supports over 250 farmers by providing real-time data on weather patterns, crop management techniques, and market prices, helping them make informed decisions to optimize their yields and income. We manage over 37 hectares of arable land using sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices in Marunga, Uvira territory. VUNA also facilitates direct sales between farmers and buyers, eliminating intermediaries and ensuring fair pricing. Our agro-processing initiatives add value to raw agricultural products, increasing profitability for small-scale farmers. In addition to technological support, we offer extensive training programs on sustainable farming practices and the use of digital tools.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

AGRIMOD SARL aims to solve the problem of low agricultural productivity and limited market access faced small-scale farmers in South-Kivu Province, DR Congo. Traditional farming practices, lack of potential markets, lead to high post-harvest losses. Small-scale farmers struggle with inadequate access to profitable markets. This limits their income potential and economic stability. By leveraging VUNA digital platform, AGRIMOD SARL provides farmers with innovative tools, resources, and market linkages, enhancing productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and increasing their overall profitability and resilience.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

The VUNA digital platform, developed by AGRIMOD SARL, is a transformative tool designed to address key challenges in agricultural productivity and market access in South-Kivu: Enhanced productivity: Farmers receive tailored agronomic advice based on real-time data. This guidance helps optimize planting schedules, crop rotations, and pest management strategies, ultimately boosting yields and farm profitability. Market access and fair Pricing: By facilitating direct connections between farmers and buyers through the platform, AGRIMOD SARL ensures fair pricing and reduces dependency on middlemen. This empowers farmers to negotiate better terms and access broader markets, thereby increasing their incomes. Sustainable agriculture: The platform promotes sustainable farming practices by encouraging the efficient use of resources such as water and fertilizers. Data analytics help farmers minimize waste and mitigate environmental impacts, supporting long-term agricultural resilience.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

The VUNA digital platform developed by AGRIMOD SARL primarily targets smallholder farmers in the Ruzizi Valley, South-Kivu, particularly those facing challenges in accessing markets, receiving timely agricultural information, and achieving fair prices for their produce. These farmers, often marginalized and lacking access to modern agricultural practices, benefit from the platform's tailored agronomic advice, direct market connections, and tools for sustainable farming. By empowering these farmers with technology, AGRIMOD SARL aims to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to agricultural resilience in the region.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

20/02/2024

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

3

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

1

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

1. Cirhuza Birhaheka Onesphore is the CEO/Co-founder of AGRIMOD SARL. He has more 6 years experience in developing projects in Agribusiness. He has also experience in Project management in International and National Organizations. He has a Graduate degree (BAC+5) in Letters and Human Sciences. 2. Daniel Rubambura: He is the CTO/Co-founder. He is an expertised software developer with 6+ years building commercial applications. He has an expertise in Technologies (React, React Native, MongoDB, AWS Lambda, Spring Boot, Express, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap). His experiences as a Full Stack Engineer: In 2021, he was the Full Stack Engineer at Vodacom Kinshasa-DR Congo, From 2018 to 2021, he was the Full Stack Engineer at Airtel Bharti Kinshasa-DR Congo, From 2016 to 2018, he dealt with the position of Java Software at SCOPEX; a remote position. His education: He has a Computer Science Degree since 2016. 3. Wilondja Nyangi Ibrahim: He has 10 years in projects development.

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://agrimod.net/

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Produits de base (aliments, boissons, produits ménagers et personnels)

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

AGRIMOD SARL strongly contributes to SDG 1: No Poverty by empowering smallholder farmers in the Ruzizi Valley through the VUNA digital platform. By providing access to market information, fair pricing, and agricultural best practices, we enable farmers to increase their productivity and income. This directly lifts them out of poverty, creating sustainable economic opportunities and improving livelihoods in rural communities. Our efforts align with SDG 1's mission to eradicate extreme poverty and ensure social protection for all, particularly the vulnerable and marginalized groups in society.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

AGRIMOD SARL strongly contributes to SDG 2: Zero Hunger by enhancing food security and nutrition through our VUNA digital platform. We empower smallholder farmers in the Ruzizi Valley with access to agricultural knowledge, market information, and sustainable practices. This enables them to increase crop yields and diversify production, ensuring consistent food availability and improved nutrition in the community. By linking farmers to markets and optimizing supply chains, we reduce food loss and waste, contributing directly to SDG 2's target of ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

6

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Since my startup focuses on agribusiness with a digital platform, it indirectly contributes to SDG 3 by improving food security and nutrition through sustainable agricultural practices. By empowering small-scale farmers in South Kivu with better access to markets, agricultural knowledge, and resources, my initiative promotes healthier lifestyles and enhances well-being within the community. This holistic approach addresses underlying health determinants linked to food production and economic stability, aligning with SDG 3's objective of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

6

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup, through the VUNA digital platform, contributes to SDG 4 by providing quality education to small-scale farmers in South Kivu, DR Congo. It offers agricultural training, technological literacy, and access to market information, empowering farmers with essential skills and knowledge to improve productivity and income. By fostering capacity-building and sustainable farming practices, my initiative enhances educational opportunities within the agricultural sector, promoting lifelong learning and supporting rural development. This aligns with SDG 4's aim to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, contributing to economic growth and community resilience.

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

6

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup emphasize on Gender equality. For instance, 85% of employees in my startup are women. Furthermore, our main beneficiaries are young women. We empower small-scale farmers (women) in rural areas of south-Kivu province.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

2

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We are currently focus on innovations towards agriculture but we hope for next 1 years, we want to implement projects about clean water and sanitation in Marunga, Uvira territory.

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

5

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup does not align with this SDG

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

5

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup also focuses on this Sustainable development Goal by creating jobs for youth with disabilities, youth refugee, young women and men.

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

2

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup does not focus on this SDG

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup does not focus on this SDG

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

AGRIMOD SARL strongly contributes to SDG 13: Climate Action through our innovative approach to agriculture using the VUNA digital platform. We promote climate-smart agriculture practices among farmers in the Ruzizi Valley, enhancing resilience to climate change impacts. Our platform facilitates the adoption of sustainable farming techniques, efficient water management, and soil conservation practices. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting biodiversity conservation, we mitigate climate risks and contribute to building climate resilience in agricultural communities.

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

5

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

My startup restore land through resilient techniques that address climate challenges in undeserved communities in South Kivu in DR Congo. We have 37ha of land where we empower smallholder farmers in Marunga, Uvira through climate and smart agriculture innovations.

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

4

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

6

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

6

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

4

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

5

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

4

06.08 Justification

Our startup, AGRIMOD SARL, provides a unique and innovative product/service, the VUNA digital platform. We "Agree" that our product/service represents an entirely new type of service by integrating digital technology into agriculture. It introduces new technology ("Agree") to the region, enhancing farming efficiency through data-driven decision-making. While it could be considered an extension of digital services into agriculture ("Somewhat agree"), it primarily addresses unmet needs ("Strongly Agree") by providing farmers with real-time information, market access, and resource management tools not available from other services. This innovation transforms traditional agriculture, increasing productivity and sustainability in the region.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Our main potential competitor is Kivu Green, which also develops digital solutions for agriculture but operates primarily in North Kivu and does not directly work with small-scale farmers. What sets AGRIMOD SARL apart is our direct engagement with small-scale farmers in South Kivu, specifically in the Ruzizi Valley and Marunga. Through our VUNA digital platform, we provide tailored support, real-time data, and market access, focusing on sustainable practices and community development. This direct and localized approach ensures that our solutions are effectively addressing the specific needs of small-scale farmers.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

Yes, AGRIMOD SARL is actively promoting the role of female entrepreneurs and empowering small-scale farmers (women) in South Kivu. We conduct tailored training sessions on agricultural practices, provide access to the VUNA digital platform for improved productivity, facilitate market access, and support women in leadership roles within agricultural cooperatives. These initiatives aim to enhance economic opportunities, promote gender equality, and foster sustainable development in our community.