"Our test right now is to create enormous value for our customers and also create a chance for every fruit to be enjoyed."

— Sandra Namboozo, CEO of Karpolax

The $300,000 award for second place was presented to Karpolax, a Uganda-based company, for its nanotechnology solution that helps fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer without losing nutritional value. This innovation can help farmers sell their produce at the best market price, overall increasing economic value for the harvest.