Sowit

SOWIT (www.sowit.fr) is an African startup offering digital solutions that enables farmers to preserve irrigation water and fertilizer needs for a range of major crops on the continent such as cereals, maize, sugar cane, and citrus. The company collects crop data with satellite and drone imagery to analyze with historical climate data, producing predictions and recommendations for improved agricultural management. The analysis of the data is carried out via proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques based on agronomic models developed in partnership with agricultural research centers in Europe and Morocco. The insights and recommendations then extracted are delivered to farmers with precise practical indications to apply on the field. SOWIT was founded by Hamza Rkha Chaham and Hamza Bendahou, two individuals passionate about using technology to help fulfill Africa's great agricultural potential. Hamza Chaham has experience developing precision agricultural tools and solutions for clients in several African countries. Hamza Bendahou has a background in engineering and finance as well as experience in mathematical modeling and the construction of autonomous long-range drones.