About Olayèmi Olayèmi Dorcas Assogba identified a quiet but significant waste problem in Benin’s cashew sector: vast quantities of cashew apples were discarded every season, despite their nutritional and commercial potential. That observation became her mission. As Co-Founder and Head of Marketing and Sales at CAJU VALOR, Olayèmi drives partnerships, product promotion, and market expansion — combining innovation with a strong…
About Segnon Segnon Ginette Mirabelle Tonoukouin experienced first-hand the frustration of unreliable, unaffordable internet access as a student in Benin — watching it limit her ability to study, research, and engage with digital learning. Rather than accept that as fixed, she co-founded a company to change it. As Co-Founder of 4TECH SARL and a cybersecurity student, Ginette is building a more inclusive…
About Simone Simone Wellet is an agronomy student who turned academic knowledge and community experience into a food business. Exposed to the realities of food shortages and post-harvest loss through internships and fieldwork, she chose to build a practical solution rather than wait for one. As Founder of Crousti Products, Simone is proving that locally sourced ingredients can…
Tina’s Farm is a sustainable agribusiness that combines poultry farming and crop production.
Mardiyath Amidou is a trained agronomist and seasoned food entrepreneur with a deep passion for Benin’s traditional cuisine.
About Affi Born in Adjintimey, Republic of Benin, Affi Noëline Ayebou is deeply passionate about agribusiness. Growing up in a region where farming is a fundamental part of daily life and community well-being inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. She excelled in her studies, earning two scientific baccalaureate…
About Adeleke A passionate young entrepreneur in the field of agriculture, Adéléké earned two scientific baccalaureate degrees in 2019 and 2020. As a recipient of the Mastercard Foundation scholarship, he studied plant production sciences and techniques at the University of Abomey-Calavi. He was honoured with the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship (Queen’s Innovation…
About Kouetcha Kouétcha’s passion for agriculture, especially livestock, stems from his upbringing in a farming family. Qualified in animal production from university, he serves as a senior technician, coach, and consultant. Kouétcha leverages his expertise to support livestock farms. Additionally, he is the co-founder of Noanti’s Company NY. Beyond his professional endeavors, he finds joy…
About Christelle Christelle Fihounde is an agronomist who graduated from the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, specialising in plant production at the University of Abomey Calavi. With a deep passion for the agri-food sector, Christelle is dedicated to promoting the value of local products. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is an environmental activist, contributing her efforts…
