On the 8th of October, 2024, Adaeze Akpagbula, the co-founder of Farmspeak Technology Limited, an alum of our Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme (AEP 95), Business Resilience Programme (BRP 2021) and Road to Growth (R2G 2023) programmes emerged as the winner of not one, but two prestigious Youth Business International (YBI) awards: Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Climate Entrepreneurship Award.
Winners of the different categories of the awards were announced at the bi-annual Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (GYES) in Nairobi, Kenya. Adaeze received 64% of the public votes in her category (Climate Entreperneurship Award).
“I am profoundly honored to receive this prestigious global recognition from Youth Business International (YBI). These awards serve as a testament to the tireless efforts, resilience and determination that have fueled my entrepreneurial journey.
I extend my deepest gratitude to YBI for this esteemed acknowledgment and to FATE Foundation for providing the transformative platform that honed my entrepreneurial spirit, refined my business strategy and fueled my passion for innovation. The grant will significantly enhance our business, Farmspeak Technology Ltd.’s capacity, enabling us to scale operations, expand our impact and drive sustainable growth towards climate action,’’ Adaeze Akpagbula, said while she gave her acceptance speech.
These prestigious awards came with a whopping $10,000 grant to grow her business, as well as a trophy, business coaching, and a place in the YBI Hall of Fame.
Adenike Adeyemi, the Executive Director of FATE Foundation said, “We congratulate Adaeze Akpagbula, a proud alumna of FATE Foundation, on her well-deserved recognition by Youth Business International (YBI). Adaeze’s exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, resilience and innovative approach embody the values FATE Foundation upholds.
This achievement underscores our commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth and transforming communities. We’re proud of Adaeze’s remarkable progress and the impactful contributions Farmspeak Technology Ltd is making in the agritech sector”.
FarmSpeak Technology Limited is an agritech company that is at the forefront of transforming the agricultural industry through innovative technology. Their core mission is to empower farmers, promote sustainability, and drive positive social and environmental change. Their products are uniquely tailored to meet the needs of poultry farmers – from digitizing their operations, to monitoring their pens and farm with smart devices.
We remain committed to our mission of empowering entrepreneurs to succeed, and stories like Adaeze’s inspire us to continue nurturing the next generation of business leaders.