Bridging Medicine, Nanotech, and Food Security to Transform Africa’s Future

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Samantha Ainembabazi, medical doctor and visionary co-founder of Freza Nanotech, a groundbreaking Ugandan startup revolutionising food preservation through nanotechnology. A winner of the 2024 Civil Society Award at the Dubai Solutions Summit and a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Innovation Award, Dr. Ainembabazi’s work is a beacon of hope for smallholder farmers battling post-harvest losses—a challenge that wastes up to 50% of Africa’s fresh produce .

In this interview, we explore:
- The Freza Nanotech Breakthrough: How her team’s organic, nano-based sachets extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by 30 days without refrigeration, empowering farmers to access better markets and reduce waste .
- From Lab to Impact: The journey of scaling this innovation—from winning the AYuTe Africa Challenge to deploying solutions for 150+ Ugandan farmers

- Youth-Led Agri-Tech Revolution: Dr. Ainembabazi’s advocacy for youth and women in STEM, challenging gender barriers in male-dominated industries .
- The Intersection of Medicine and Innovation: How her medical training informs her mission to tackle food insecurity as a public health crisis .
- Global Recognition**: Insights from her recent awards at Prototypes for Humanity and the FAO, and her vision for expanding Freza’s reach across Africa .

A polymath with a poetic soul (she’s also an acclaimed spoken-word artist ), Dr. Ainembabazi embodies the power of interdisciplinary thinking. Her story is a testament to how African ingenuity, fueled by purpose, can solve global challenges.

Freza Website Link : https://frezananotech.com