Bridget Ekechukwu

A Nigerian agricultural tech innovator transforming smallholder farming through digital platforms

Bridget Ekechukwu is a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Farmcrowdy, a tech-driven agritech platform connecting urban investors with smallholder farmers. Launched in 2016 but gaining global recognition post-2020, her platform has revolutionized Nigeria's agricultural sector by:

• Creating $120M+ in farmer revenues through digital crowdfunding
• Empowering 38,000+ farmers with modern farming techniques
• Reducing post-harvest losses by 70% through IoT monitoring systems

Her work addresses food security while providing financial inclusion for rural communities. Ekechukwu's TEDx talk "How tech can feed Africa" highlights her vision for leveraging blockchain and AI in agriculture. Farmcrowdy's impact has been featured in Forbes Africa and World Economic Forum reports as a model for sustainable development.

In 2022, she pioneered the African AgriTech Accelerator, supporting 50 startups across 15 countries. Her LinkedIn profile documents ongoing innovations like drone-assisted crop monitoring and solar-powered storage solutions.