Meet the 2026 National Winner: Gaynako
2026 National Finalist

SafeCHAIN

School:

Université Iba Der Thiam de Thiès

Country:

Senegal

Industries:

Cold Chain, AgriTech, AI

Team:

Coumba Adama Diouf, Fatou Awa Diouf

Supports these SDGs:

SDG 2
SDG 5
SDG 8
SDG 12
SDG 13
SafeCHAIN logo

SafeCHAIN team members: Coumba Adama Diouf, Fatou Awa Diouf

Slogan

Cold storage and AI support for zero post-harvest loss.

Startup Overview

SafeCHAIN is a modular cold-chain infrastructure centered on ColdBox, helping farmers, fishers, and sellers in sub-Saharan Africa reduce post-harvest loss.

The solution combines Pay-As-You-Go access with AI support through WhatsApp.

What comes next

Part of the 2026 finalist cohort

SafeCHAIN remains part of the Hult Prize Senegal 2026 finalist cohort, a group of student-led ventures selected for their potential to build measurable social and environmental impact.