Recognition & Milestones
A curated collection of achievements, awards, and recognition that have shaped our journey toward sustainable irrigation for Africa.
Awarded €3,000 at TU Dortmund Startup Award
Rivopump was awarded €3,000 at the TU Dortmund Startup Award. The event brought together outstanding ideas, passionate teams, and a truly inspiring atmosphere.
Top 22 out of 200,000 at the Hult Prize
Out of over 200,000 applicants from more than 130 countries, Rivopump was selected among only 22 teams for the Hult Prize 2025 Global Accelerator, competing for $1,000,000 in seed funding.
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Awarded the NRW Gründungsstipendium
A major milestone: Rivopump was awarded the NRW Gründungsstipendium, one of North Rhine-Westphalia's key startup funding programs supporting early-stage founders.
Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Thanks to an incredible community of supporters, Rivopump successfully completed its crowdfunding campaign, enabling sustainable pump production and local manufacturing in Kenya.
1st German-Tanzanian GreenTech Innovation Week
Rivopump participated in the 1st German-Tanzanian GreenTech Innovation Week in Dar es Salaam, showcasing our innovative irrigation solutions and connecting with key stakeholders.
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1st Place at Startup Your Idea Contest
We proudly secured 1st place in the Startup Your Idea Contest in the category 'Idea Level', receiving €2,000 in prize money at the Gateway Exzellenz Start-up Center.