3-Time Contestant Wins Kaduna Agritech Bootcamp, Gets N500,000

A three-time contestant, Gabriel Adinga, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Kaduna Agritech Bootcamp, winning a N500,000 grant for his agricultural technology venture, Farmket by Seedo.

Adinga clinched the top prize at the third edition of the annual competition, tagged AgriSpark, after presenting his business idea in a five-minute pitch before a panel of judges in Kaduna.

His victory followed three consecutive appearances at the competition since its inception in 2024, having participated in the first two editions without winning before emerging as the overall winner this year.

Adinga established Seedo during the first edition of the bootcamp in 2024, developing Farmket, an online platform that links farmers with buyers of agricultural produce.

He said he would invest the N500,000 grant in marketing the platform to increase its visibility and expand its reach among farmers and consumers.

Kamal Aliyu of Agrozenith emerged first runner-up, while Mustapha Yunus Suleiman of Sarkin Kaifi came second runner-up.

Aliyu presented an artificial intelligence-powered embedded system designed to monitor water and nutrient levels in hydroponic farming systems, helping farmers improve crop management.

Suleiman showcased a hybrid-powered machine that converts agricultural waste into livestock feed, addressing challenges associated with farm waste management and animal feed production.

The competition is organised annually by GreyHobb, the innovation hub of GreySoft Technologies, to provide young agricultural entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase technology-driven solutions to challenges in the agricultural sector.