Bridgit Ejikeme

Pioneer of agritech innovation in Nigeria empowering smallholder farmers

Bridgit Ejikeme is the founder and CEO of Farmcrowdy, Nigeria's leading agritech platform connecting investors to smallholder farmers. Since its launch in 2016, Farmcrowdy has grown to serve over 50,000 farmers across Nigeria, providing access to capital, training, and market linkages. Ejikeme's vision addresses the systemic challenges facing Africa's agricultural sector where 70% of farmers operate at subsistence levels. Her platform uses mobile technology to create transparent supply chains, enabling urban investors to fund farming projects in return for revenue shares.

Recognized as one of Africa's Top 100 Women Innovators (2022), Ejikeme's work directly contributes to UN SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 8 (Decent Work). In 2023, Farmcrowdy announced partnerships with the African Development Bank to scale operations into Ghana and Kenya. Ejikeme advocates for digital agriculture solutions through speaking engagements at events like the World Economic Forum and Mobile World Congress.

Her groundbreaking approach combines fintech with agritech, creating a sustainable model where 85% of participating farmers increased yields by over 300% within 12 months. This innovation not only improves food security but also creates economic opportunities for rural communities previously excluded from formal financial systems.