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The founders backing Africa's climate future

Kinjani backs science-driven ventures across soil health, carbon removal, bio-materials, and regenerative agriculture — each one turning a climate challenge into a scalable African business.

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Amara Okafor

Founder · Soil diagnostics

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SoilScopes

Helping farmers better understand soil health through microbial diagnostics and regenerative agriculture consulting services.

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Thandiwe Nkosi

Founder · Carbon removal

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PyroSA

Building a biochar carbon-removal platform that converts woody biomass into durable biochar, carbon credits, and heat through modular pyrolysis systems.

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Kwame Mensah

Founder · Bio-materials

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EcoRestore Africa

Developing microbial-activated biochar systems designed to restore soil ecosystems and strengthen agricultural resilience.

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Naledi Dube

Founder · Regenerative agriculture

Boom-Bio

Developing hemp-fibre reinforced composite materials as lower-carbon alternatives to conventional fibreglass and carbon fibre products.

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Sipho Ndlovu

Founder · Clean energy

Urobo Biotech

Using engineered enzymes and microbes to convert mixed bioplastic and organic waste streams into higher-value chemical products.

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Aisha Bello

Founder · Climate data

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Biological Agricultural Era (BioAge)

Producing Nitro-Gro, a certified foliar bio-fertiliser designed to improve nutrient uptake, increase yields, and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers.

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David Achieng

Founder · Waste-to-value

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