About AcNova

Smart irrigation, built for African agriculture — scalable, data-driven, and sustainable.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to help farmers grow more with less water using intelligent scheduling, real-time sensing, and weather-aware automation.

Our vision is a resilient, climate-smart agriculture ecosystem, where AcNova enables higher yields, lower costs, and healthier soils.

Our Story

AcNova was started by UNIDA TECH LIMITED after working with growers who needed practical, affordable precision tools. We combined field feedback with robust IoT hardware and cloud software to create a solution that works in both smallholder and commercial contexts.

Technology

IoT Sensors & Gateways

Soil moisture, temperature, humidity, flow meters; low-power gateways (LoRa/Wi-Fi/Cellular) for reliable data uplink.

Cloud & Analytics

Scheduling engine blends sensor streams with forecasts to recommend or auto-apply optimal irrigation windows.

Control & Automation

Valve and pump control with rules, thresholds, and safety stops; SMS/WhatsApp alerts for exceptions.

Security & Privacy

Encrypted channels, role-based access, and audit logs. We design for reliability in low-connectivity zones.

Impact & Sustainability

  • Water use reduced by targeted scheduling and leak alerts.
  • Yield stability via timely irrigation during critical growth stages.
  • Energy savings from smarter pump runtimes and pressure control.

Our Team

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Lead Engineer
IoT & Cloud

Designs hardware/firmware stacks and ensures reliable telemetry in the field.

Team Member
Data Scientist
Forecasting & Control

Builds scheduling models blending soil, weather, and crop parameters.

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Field Ops
Deployment & Support

Leads installations, farmer onboarding, and ongoing maintenance.

Work with AcNova

Want pilots, distribution, or research partnerships? Let’s talk.