Pollinating African Farms

THE PROBLEM

The Problem

Bee colonies are collapsing at alarming rates—40% globally and up to 60% in Africa each year. This threatens food security, biodiversity, and farmer livelihoods since bees pollinate 80% of our food crops. Farmers face reduced yields, rising costs, and increased food insecurity without reliable pollination.


40%

Annual bee colony collapse globally

60%

Annual collapse rate in Africa

80%

Of our food pollinated by bees

1%

Of human deaths linked to pollinator loss

Our Solution

Pollen Patrollers uses IoT-enabled smart hives and AI-powered pollination services to protect bees and boost yields. Our hives monitor hive health in real time, while AI mapping and satellite tools optimize hive placement on farms. Farmers also access training via AI hotlines and USSD chatbots in local languages, helping them adopt climate-smart practices.



Why We're Innovative

We are the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to deploy a full-stack solution combining smart hives, AI-driven precision pollination, and farmer education. By blending cutting-edge tech with grassroots inclusion, we help farmers grow more food, protect pollinators, and create green jobs—especially for women and youth through our #Patrollers4Her initiative.



Our Competitive Edge

Affordable: Smart hives for as little as $6 per 45 days; pollination services at $25 per acre. Inclusive: Training and data in local languages for easy adoption. Empowering: Women and youth trained as field agents, creating jobs and ownership. Comprehensive: A single solution that integrates hardware, AI software, training, and field support, unlike competitors offering only one piece.

Our Pricing

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Smart Hive Devices

Leasing fee: $0.25 for a month per hive

Includes: IoT hardware, real-time monitoring (temperature, humidity, sound, foraging activity), and AI-powered insights delivered via mobile/web dashboard.

Designed to be affordable and accessible for smallholder beekeepers.

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Precision Pollination Services

Service fee: $10 per acre of farmland

Includes: delivery and placement of healthy bee colonies, AI-optimized pollination schedules, and real-time monitoring during bloom periods.

Boosts crop yields by up to 50% and improves food quality.

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Farmer Training & Support

Cost: Free or subsidized

Access via: AI-powered hotline and USSD chatbot in local languages.



Our Value Proposition

Affordability and Accessibility

Smart hives for $2 per month; pollination services at $10 per acre; training and support free or subsidized.

Local Language and Cultural Relevance

Training and data in local languages for easy adoption.

Women and Youth Inclusion

Women and youth trained as field agents, creating jobs and ownership.

Comprehensive Model

A single solution that integrates hardware, AI software, training, and field support, unlike competitors offering only one piece.

High Perfomance Technology

we have collaborated with Qualcomm to integrate advanced AI and IoT capabilities into our smart hive systems. By leveraging Qualcomm Xdragon 55–based hardware, we have trained and fine-tuned both software and hardware to ensure high-performance data processing, reliability, and output.

Built for Global Adaptability

Our technology is designed from the ground up, making it easy to adapt to new markets. With support from Cornell University, we’ve successfully tested in the USA—showing excellent results and proving our solution works across diverse farming systems.



Our Impact

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Farmers & Beekeepers

We have reached 20,000+ smallholder farmers and beekeepers over the last 4 years, helping them achieve 50% higher crop yields and 33% more honey production—improving food security and incomes.

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Jobs & Inclusion

Through our #Patrollers4Her initiative, we have created 500+ jobs for women and youth as field agents and IoT technicians, building local ownership and skills.Our enterprise-grade AI-powered training ecosystem focuses on training women and girls to become field service agents, IoT technicians, and innovators in beekeeping and smart hive technology.

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Training & Education

Over 50,000 farmers have been trained via our AI hotline and USSD chatbot, gaining real-time knowledge on sustainable farming and climate-smart practices.

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Climate & Environment

By reducing chemical inputs and boosting pollination efficiency, we've already helped mitigate 227 tons of CO₂ emissions (ImpactForecast.com)—and the number is growing as we scale.

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Our Big Goal

By 2032, we plan to serve 1 million farmers across Africa, strengthening food systems, protecting biodiversity, and building climate resilience.



#Patrollers4Her Initiative

Our Technology Stack

Combining IoT, AI, and mobile technology to revolutionize pollination services

IoT Sensors

Real-time monitoring of hive conditions including temperature, humidity, sound, and activity levels

AI Analytics

Machine learning algorithms predict colony health and recommend interventions to prevent collapse

Precision Mapping

Satellite imagery and farm data analysis to optimize hive placement for maximum pollination

Mobile Training

AI-powered offline-capable training platform for youth technicians in rural areas




Smart Hive

IoT Smart Hives

Our patented smart hives monitor temperature, humidity, sound, and foraging activity to provide real-time insights into hive health and prevent colony collapse.

Precision Pollination

Precision Pollination

Using AI and satellite imagery, we optimize hive placement on farms during peak bloom to maximize crop yields and quality through targeted pollination services.

Youth Training

Youth Empowerment

Our #Patrollers4Her program trains young women in IoT technology and beekeeping, creating jobs while expanding our service network across Africa.

Join Our Mission to Save the Bees

Whether you're a farmer, beekeeper, investor, or simply someone who cares about food security, there are many ways to get involved with Pollen Patrollers

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