Smallholder farmers in Kenya lack access to agricultural technologies to improve their yield output and end up using the wrong planting inputs. Rhea builds and conducts onsite soil analysis using IoT sensors and provides fertilizer use recommendations using Machine Learning. These recommendations ensure that farmers can make data informed decisions on fertilizer use and other sol remediation measures while lowering their input costs.Rhea does this to empower smallholder farmers, which a majority are women in rural set ups. Their model also targets to mitigate climate change by giving optimal fertilizer use and recommendations. That way, they can regulate damage to the environment by greenhouse gasses released by chemical fertilizers.
Rhea provides soil analysis as a service through proprietary iot sensor devices in real time and delivers data driven fertiliser use recommendations through a ML model to smallholder farmers making soil analysis timely accessible and convenient. The Rhea Agripad is a comprehensive hardware and software solution designed to democratize soil testing and empower smallholder farmers with real-time data-driven insights. Our product eliminates the barriers posed by expensive and inaccessible soil analysis laboratories
Rhea seeks to: Access Resources: Rhea is aiming to access specialized resources such as mentorship, technical expertise, and financial advice to refine our business model and strengthen our value proposition. Network Opportunities: Rhea is actively seeking networking opportunities to connect with potential partners, investors, and other stakeholders in the agriculture and technology sectors. Increase Visibility: Rhea is working towards increasing its visibility and exposure within the African tech ecosystem by showcasing its innovative soil health management solutions at the forum. Receive Validation and Feedback: Rhea is eager to engage with experts and industry professionals to receive valuable validation and feedback on its product offerings, helping to refine its approach and better meet the needs of its target market. Forge Partnerships: Rhea is actively seeking partnerships with established agricultural companies, research institutions, or government agencies to further develop and deploy its soil health management solutions on a larger scale. It hopes to utilize the B2B matchmaking platform within the forum to facilitate these strategic connections. Attract Investor Interest: Rhea aims to attract investor interest and secure funding to support its growth and expansion plans. It sees the investor sourcing aspect of the program as an opportunity to connect with potential investors who are interested in supporting innovative agritech startups. Enhance Team Skills: Rhea is committed to enhancing its team’s skills and capabilities through workshops, seminars, and training sessions offered as part of the program, enabling them to effectively navigate the challenges of scaling a tech startup in the agriculture sector
