Meldak Agro, a start-up from Koforidua Technical University (KTU), has been named one of the winners of the Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) AgriTech Challenge Pro. This initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, aims to promote innovation in agriculture.

After participating in capacity-building programs and product development phases, and undergoing a rigorous selection process, Meldak Agro received seed funding of $10,000.

Prior to the final award, both Meldak Agro and Bigfoot, another start-up from KTU, received $2,000 each to develop their Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Technical Team led by Prof. Samuel Kwofie presented the award to the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor John Owusu. Professor Owusu expressed his excitement at the teams’ achievements and encouraged them to strive for greater heights. He also thanked the Technical Team for their support and contributions.