Ethiopian Agritech 'Lersha' Wins Top Honors at Africa Sustainable Futures Awards

The Ethiopian agricultural technology company Lersha has won two top honors at the 2026 Africa Sustainable Futures Awards, organized by the Financial Times and the World Bank Group’s MIGA. The company, which provides smallholder farmers with access to finance, mechanization, and markets, received both the Judges’ Award for Excellence and the Agribusiness Award from nearly 600 initial entries.

Lersha, operated by Green Agro Solution PLC, serves farmers across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, utilizing a hybrid model of mobile apps, call centers, and local agents. As of late 2024, the platform has supported over 620,000 farmers with advisory services and financial products. Another Ethiopian-associated firm, Zerobionic, also secured the Innovation Showcase award at the same ceremony held in London.