The moringa team is working to improve the livelihood of small-scale farmers by creating a device to shell moringa seeds for oil extraction. In order to maximize the oil extraction from the seeds, shelling seeds is necessary before extraction. Moreover, farmers can also get higher price from selling the shelled seeds to oil producers.
Original Challenge: Moringa oleifera is a tree which is growing in importance in Ghana. It is considered one of the world’s most useful trees, as almost every part of the tree can be used for food or has another beneficial property. The leaves in particular are highly nutritious, and a significant source of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, protein and potassium. The oil from the seeds is edible and also has medicinal and cosmetic uses. Moringa is a promising source of income and employment for Ghanaians. This project is to identify a market opportunity for a product derived from moringa, design and build the necessary processing equipment, and develop a viable business model.