Here is summary profile of the top-10 shortlisted applicants of the AYuTe Ethiopia Challenge. We wish them all the best in their upcoming pitch competition.

The launch event has taken place at Radisson Blu Hotel, in Kazanchis on May 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the presence of invited guests and Government office representatives.

Mrs. Adesuwa Ifedi, Senior Vice President for Heifer International for Africa, made the opening remark on the final event of the 2022 AYuTe Ethiopia Challenge. The following video presents her opening remark, along with keynote speech by H.E. State Minister Nigusu Tilahun and presentation from Heifer Ethiopia Office Country Director Mr. Tewodros Yeshiwork.

H.E. Mr. Nigusu Tilahun, State Minister, Ministry of Labor and Skill, made the keynote speech during the final event of the AYuTe Ethiopia Challenge. Watch the video.

Meskerem Yemaneh Kahsay, 27 years old BSc holder in Automotive Engineering from Bahirdar University, has become the 2022 AYuTe Ethiopia Challenge Champion and received the $10,000 cash prize.