In the first week of February, Jacob Lavin had the pleasure to speak abou t Aftrak's collaborative practise of combining technological innovation with local communities to drive sustainable mechanization in the fir st Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (ACSAM). "Organized by Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN in collaboration with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanizat

Aftrak's MET was recently part of an exciting project for PhD Student and Aftrak researcher Rotimi , a cradle‑to‑grave Life Cycle Analysis of electric walk‑behind tractors. His project for the EnerHy Program (more about them below) evaluated batteries, motors, drivetrains, and chassis materials to quantify durability, efficiency, carbon footprint, and long‑term sustainability - with a focus on tools that serve smallholder farmers and local food producers. Working alongside pa

In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare in Malawi, Aftrak has successfully completed a solar panel installation at the Ngolowindo Hospital, located just outside Salima, showcasing how technology can transform health services in underserved areas. Empowering Maternity Care with Solar Energy The installation consists of six solar panels, providing a peak output of 3.6 kW. This energy will power critical equipment in the hospital's maternity ward, including incubators

Aftrak won the Power and Energy category for its novel microgrid that integrates energy access with electric agriculture and deep‑bed farming to boost yields, income and deliver sustainable power. The IET Excellence and Innovation Awards are a prestigious international programme recognising ground‑breaking innovations, collaborations and best practice across Engineering, Science and Technology; the 2024 ceremony took place at The Library of Birmingham following the Powering N

Aftrak was honoured to have been awarded The Engineer Collaborate to Innovate (C21) Grand Prix by unanimous decision of the judges. This is a fantastic recognition of our work and its impact!

The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy incentivized entrepreneurs who have ideas for solutions to advance progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7: Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. ​ The aim of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy was to reward innovators who expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity in Africa. Energy access is a key driver for long-term economic growth and shared pro

Aftrak were runners up at the Leicestershire Innovation in Sustainability award. Their approach to combine solar microgrids and tailored tractors to empower smallholder farmers across Africa was recognised in the award to promote Low Carbon products. The award was hosted by Loughborough University and sponsored by De Montfort University, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University in March 2024.