AGRIRESEARCH UNGUKA Ltd Recognized as Top Partner in EU Horticulture Project

June 13, 2025, 8:12 a.m.

A Moment of Pride and Recognition

On June 10, 2025 marked a significant milestone in our journey as AGRIRESEARCH UNGUKA Ltd was honored as a top partner in the prestigious EU horticulture project "Catalyzing market prospects for Horticulture small holders and MSMEs." This recognition, presented by our implementation partners Tearfund and African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE), celebrates our commitment to transforming Rwanda's agricultural landscape through innovative research and strategic partnerships.

The project's remarkable impact speaks volumes about the power of collaboration – serving over 30,000 targeted beneficiaries across Rwanda's agricultural sector. This achievement represents more than numbers; it embodies lives transformed, communities empowered, and sustainable futures secured.

Farmers supported by the project showcased their achievements at the EU project closure event.

Beyond Recognition: Our Strategic Contribution

Our partnership in this transformative project went far beyond traditional collaboration. AGRIRESEARCH UNGUKA Ltd brought specialized expertise in two critical areas:

Climate-Smart Agricultural Training

We led comprehensive training programs for project staff, focusing on mainstreaming climate-smart agricultural practices. In an era where climate change poses unprecedented challenges to African agriculture, our approach ensures that every intervention is both environmentally sustainable and economically viable. 

 EU project staff receiving training from AGRIRESEARCH climate-smart agriculture experts.

Green Incubation Excellence

Our collaboration extended to the innovative Green Incubation Program, a cornerstone of our Agricultural Green Research and Innovation Park Initiative (AGRIPI) – Rwanda's first-ever agricultural research and innovation center. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to nurturing the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs who will drive Rwanda's green economy forward.

To date, in partnership with AEE Rwanda, we've successfully graduated 13 exceptional young entrepreneurs through our six-month incubation program - 6 visionary graduates in 2023 and 7 innovative minds in 2024. But what makes this program truly remarkable is not just the numbers; it's the transformation we witness.

These young innovators didn't just come with ideas - they graduated with fully operational companies that are actively contributing to Rwanda's agricultural sector. Each graduate received seed funding to grow their business, ensuring their transition from concept to commercial success.

The Gwiza Initiative: A Story of Unity and Strength

Perhaps our most inspiring success story is the Gwiza Initiative Company, where something extraordinary happened. The seven young entrepreneurs from our 2024 cohort, recognizing the power of collaboration over competition, joined hands to form one strong, unified company. This remarkable partnership demonstrates how our incubation program fosters not just individual success, but collective impact.

Co-founders of the Gwiza Initiative.

What sets these young entrepreneurs apart is their unwavering focus on environmental sustainability, particularly their innovative approaches to creating compost and organic fertilizers. Their vision aligns perfectly with Rwanda's commitment to becoming a green economy leader in Africa, proving that sustainable business practices and profitability can go hand in hand.

A Legacy of Excellence

This latest recognition adds to our growing list of achievements:

• 2022 & 2024: Best Research Exhibitor at National Rwanda Agriculture Show
• 2023: Best Youth Exhibitor at National Rwanda Agriculture  Show
• 2025: Top Partner in EU Horticulture Project

Each award represents not just individual achievement, but our collective commitment to excellence in agricultural research, innovation, and implementation.

AGRIRESEARCH UNGUKA Ltd stands as living proof that agriculture is no longer an "old man's game." As Rwanda's first youth-led agricultural research and extension company, we've shattered stereotypes and demonstrated that young minds can drive agricultural transformation.

Our success story is inspiring a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs who see farming not just as a livelihood, but as a pathway to innovation, sustainability, and economic prosperity.

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: The Key to Success

The EU horticulture project recognition highlights our excellence in multi-stakeholder collaboration. Working alongside Tearfund, AEE, and various government agencies, we've demonstrated that transformative agricultural development requires diverse partnerships and shared vision.

Our collaborative approach ensures that research findings translate into real-world solutions, that innovations reach the farmers who need them most, and that sustainable practices become the norm rather than the exception.

A Call to Action

This recognition belongs not just to AGRIRESEARCH UNGUKA Ltd, but to every farmer we've trained, every entrepreneur we've mentored, and every partner who has joined us on this journey. Together, we're proving that sustainable agriculture is not just possible – it's profitable, scalable, and essential for our future.

As we move forward, we invite more stakeholders to join us in this agricultural revolution. Whether you're a young entrepreneur with innovative ideas, a development partner seeking impact, or a farmer ready to embrace climate-smart practices, there's a place for you in our growing community.

The future of agriculture is green, young, and full of possibilities. At AGRIRESEARCH UNGUKA Ltd, we're not just participating in this future – we're actively creating it.