In Arusha, at the heart of Tanzania, vision and determination came together: for the fifth time, the renowned b|u|s-Award was presented – a stage for people who are shaping the agriculture of tomorrow with courage, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. The competition, organized by the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA), honored ten outstanding ideas that demonstrate how local innovations can have a lasting impact.
The journey was demanding: former participants of the b|u|s training programs had the opportunity to submit and refine their business ideas through a multi-stage application process. Finally, ten finalists presented their visions in Arusha. The event was kindly supported by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of Lower Saxony, Germany. Thanks to their support, a Tanzanian jury on site and a German jury joining digitally were able to collaborate, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise into the evaluations.
The award winners of 2025 are:
These five entrepreneurs now have the chance to realize their business ideas with financial support. But for the other five nominees, the journey does not end here. They are welcomed into the alumni network of finalists, where they can learn from others, exchange challenges and solutions, and continue refining their ideas.
The b|u|s-Award 2025 has impressively demonstrated how dedicated entrepreneurs are contributing creative solutions to improve agriculture and promote sustainable development. The Andreas Hermes Academy is proud of all participants and looks forward to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture in the coming years.
Such an ideas competition creates a wide-ranging impact – winners become role models, inspire their communities, and strengthen economic structures along the value chain.
We warmly congratulate the winners and thank all involved for their outstanding ideas!
