Uses soil and seed science combined with AI-driven digital tools to provide smallholder farmers in Africa with personalized soil health insights, improved seed loans, and direct-to-consumer market access. This approach increases crop yields, reduces post-harvest losses, and transforms farmers into agribusiness owners while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Smallholder farmers in Africa face significant challenges in maximizing crop yields due to depleted soil, lack of access to improved seeds, and limited market access, hindering their ability to transition to sustainable agribusinesses. Traditional farming methods often lead to land degradation and reduced productivity, while financial exclusion restricts access to essential resources.
Solution
Celluna provides an integrated agritech platform that combines soil and seed science with AI-driven digital tools to address the challenges faced by smallholder farmers. The platform delivers personalized soil health insights through instant reports on soil nutrients and tailored recommendations. Celluna also facilitates access to improved seeds via seed loans, enabling farmers to increase their yields sustainably. Furthermore, the platform empowers farmers to become agribusiness owners by preventing post-harvest losses and providing direct-to-consumer market access, fostering a sustainable livelihood.
Target Audience
Celluna's primary target audience is smallholder farmers in Africa seeking to improve their crop productivity, adopt sustainable agricultural practices, and transition into successful agribusiness owners.
Features
- Instant soil health reports providing insights into soil nutrients and tailored recommendations
- Seed loan programs providing access to improved seeds for increased yields
- Direct-to-consumer (D2C) market access, connecting farmers directly with end consumers
- AI-driven digital tools for personalized insights and recommendations
- Agroecological solutions to regenerate the soil and promote sustainable farming practices
- Digitization of farmers to unlock financial and value chain support services