Agtech Startup Program
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ABOUT ZOWASEL AGTECH PROGRAM
The Zowasel Agtech Program provides startups with a full toolkit to scale their agribusinesses, including marketplace access, financing, shipment support, and digital tools. Participants connect with top agricultural buyers, access global markets, and receive free training on quality standards and regulations. This program streamlines growth, maximizes profitability, and builds a sustainable future for agribusinesses and smallholder networks across Africa.
Your Marketplace for Local and Global Agricultural Trade
Zowasel Marketplace connects Africa's producers with buyers across local, regional, and global markets. Designed to be a seamless M2E platform, it simplifies sourcing, shipping, and negotiations—allowing you to focus on growth.
- Access to Global Markets: Connect with global networks to grow and leverage opportunities.
- Negotiation Tools: Streamline the trade process with clear terms.
- End-to-End Solutions: Seamless tracking, delivery, and support.
- Verified Transactions: Build trust with verified global buyers.
OUR UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION
At Zowasel, we offer tailored solutions that help agribusinesses grow confidently, sustainably, and with high standards.
Quality Control & Assurance
Our experts ensure your crops meet international standards through rigorous inspection and on-site assessments.
Training
Our Quality Assurance and grading sessions in Step 1 are designed to equip startups with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet global standards, thereby enhancing their product quality and market competitiveness.
Inspection
We conduct a meticulous on-site visit and inspection, leaving no stone unturned, to ensure the highest quality and packaging standards before shipment.
Sample Collection
Our quality testing and grading across our partner Crop Centre network in Step 3 not only ensures the quality of the crops but also provides startups with valuable feedback for continuous improvement, thereby enhancing their long-term success in the market.
Alternative Finance with ACESS
Unlock reliable, ethical financing with our proprietary Alternative Credit Evaluation Scoring System (ACESS), designed to open up fair financial opportunities for startups.
The Zowasel Agtech Program empowers startups with access to essential credit options across agricultural value chains, accelerating growth and scaling opportunities. Payments are guaranteed within 48 hours of delivery, providing reliable cash flow. Startups also gain access to global trade finance solutions, including FoB (Free on Board) terms and Letters of Credit (LCs), expanding their financial reach.
Trade Finance Options
- Discounting: Quick access to working capital by discounting future receivables.
- Factoring: Flexible financing by selling invoices for immediate cash flow.
Real-Time Market Information
Stay ahead with instant access to market data and competitive insights, ensuring informed pricing and growth strategies.
Features and Benefits
- Access to real-time prices anywhere, anytime.
- Access to intuitive graphs and dashboards.
- Access to downloadable reports for decision-making.
- Say goodbye to endless Excel sheets, speculative emails, and calls.
- Save time and money, allowing you to focus on what matters in business.
- Compare the best price offers and select whom, when, where, and how to sell crops.
Logistics Support
We take care of every step of the physical delivery from your warehouse to the buyer’s destination, so you don’t need to worry about logistics or shipment.
Features and Benefits
- Zowasel takes care of cost, paying only after shipment and payment are received for crops.
- We handle all logistics to ensure buyers get high-quality products hassle-free.
- All carriers are carefully evaluated for compliance, reliability, and insurance.
- We manage shipments from the warehouse to buyers’ destinations.
- Responsibility for picking, packing, and shipping lies with the seller on Zowasel Marketplace.
- It’s a great option for startups with streamlined shipping times and customer fulfillment processes.
Regulatory Compliance
We provide tools for global regulatory compliance, including EUDR, along with a platform for Due Diligence Statements to access EU markets. Our services ensure reliable information, risk analysis, and risk reduction measures.
Due Diligence Statement (DDS)
- Trade name and type
- Quantity
- Country/Region of Cultivation
- Geolocation of all plots of land where the commodity was grown
- Production/Harvest date
- Proof of legal compliance
- Proof of deforestation-free cultivation
- Name, address, and email of the company involved in product supply
WHY CHOOSE US?
At Zowasel, we offer tailored solutions that help agribusinesses grow confidently, sustainably, and with high standards.
- Access to all leading LPOs on one platform.
- Compare best price offers and pick up purchase orders.
- Ship and get paid within 48HRS after delivery confirmation.
- We manage your shipment, and you pay us later.
- Negotiate price offers to earn more for your crop
- Access to a network of vetted processors and manufacturers.
- Save countless hours seeking offers across offices.
- Real-time price information to make selling decisions.
- Physical inspection and quality control to avoid rejection.
- Dedicated Account Managers to advise through every stage.
JOIN A COMMUNITY OF INNOVATORS
Become part of a network that empowers Agtech startups and smallholder farmers across Africa. With our program, you can enhance your profitability, improve returns, and build resilience in agricultural value chains.
- Access to verified offtakers
- Access to special discounts
- Access to market price
- Provision of on-field technical support (Agronomy service)
- Access to market
- Access to finance
- Access to unlimited buyers offers
- Saves time and money chasing LPOs
- Access to logistics support
- Access to unlimited contracts
API ACCESS
The Zowasel API offers seamless, scalable access to Zowasel’s agricultural services with real-time data and two-way communication via RESTful and WebSocket APIs. Plug-and-play integration saves time and resources, providing instant insights and control for agribusinesses.
READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR AGRIBUSINESS?
TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH ZOWASEL SIGN UP TODAY AND EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF A COMPREHENSIVE AGTECH SOLUTION