"Environmentally, the idea is to reduce carbon emissions; socially, it is to revitalize rural communities; and economically, it is to add an extra income of 20 to 30 percent to smallholder farmers."
— Richard Seshie, Founder at COOL LION
COOL LION is a Côte d'Ivoire-based startup that provides mobile refrigeration solutions for different industries (agriculture, fisheries, etc.) and is powered by renewable energy. They took home $100,00, winning the People’s Choice bonus prize for the most transformative idea. Their ability to preserve produce using clean energy allows smallholder farmers to reduce food loss and increase economic value sustainably.