Our Lab Members
The Agri-Food Tech and Business Lab is a collaborative space where innovation in agriculture, food technology, and sustainable business come together. We connect researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to develop practical solutions for rural communities and global markets. Through courses, certificates, and hands-on projects, we equip members with the skills and networks needed to drive meaningful change in agribusiness. Join us to learn, build, and grow.
Rival VALCIN, PhD
Lab Manager & LecturerWelcome to the Agri-Food Tech and Business Lab—a dedicated space designed to transform innovative agricultural and food tech ideas into scalable, market-ready enterprises. We empower entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups by providing expert mentorship, business development support, and strategic pathways to secure funding.
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Our Current Trainees (2026)
Mars Heidggere
Trainee in Intl. Agribusiness
Mars Heidggere is a student in Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Production dedicated to environmental sustainability, climate action, and responsible consumption. . Read more below:
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Mars Heidggere is a student in Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Production dedicated to environmental sustainability, climate action, and responsible consumption. Disciplined, organized, and team-oriented, she actively contributes to initiatives focused on building a greener Haiti and addressing waste management challenges.
Her leadership and administrative experience includes serving as Administrator for An n pale Anviwonman (December 2024), Climate Delegate at the Global Youth Leadership Center (April 2025), and Environmental Delegate at the World Bank Group Youth Summit (May 2025). Driven by collective action, Mars brings strong organizational capabilities and a practical commitment to sustainable solutions.
Jules C. B. VINCENT
Trainee in Intl. Agribusiness
Jules César Bernadin Héribert-Fils VINCENT
Agricultural Engineer | Committed Agripreneur | Environmental Activist
Professional Profile … read more below:
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Jules César Bernadin Héribert-Fils VINCENT
Agricultural Engineer | Committed Agripreneur | Environmental Activist
Professional Profile
An Agricultural Engineer trained at the Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine of the State University of Haiti (top student in his specialization), Jules César is a rigorous, versatile professional dedicated to sustainable development. Combining solid technical expertise in agroforestry, soil conservation, and animal health with emerging web development skills (D-CLIC), he applies his knowledge to empower rural communities and drive agricultural innovation.
Experience & Key Achievements
Field Expertise: Proven track record in epidemiological surveillance, agricultural technique extension, agroecological analysis, and supporting farmers and livestock breeders across Haiti's North and North-West departments.
Entrepreneurship & Social Impact: Founder of ALEVINECOLO (Waste Recycling and Valorization Center) and active volunteer advocating for social inclusion and gender-based violence prevention.
Awards & Recognition: Frequently awarded for innovation and entrepreneurship, including top honors from the ANGAJE Accelerator, PIC 3 BANJ, RéSACE 3.0 AUF, PIGraN, and CEDEL Agripitch.
Key Strengths
Languages: French (C1), English (B2), Spanish (A2).
Core Competencies: Strong adaptability, leadership, team spirit, and excellent interpersonal communication.
Baselais Saint-Louis
Trainee in Intl. Agribusiness
Baselais Saint-Louis is an Agronomist and Agroeconomist based in Trou-du-Nord, Haiti, specializing in sustainable development, food security, and community- Read more below:).
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Baselais Saint-Louis is an Agronomist and Agroeconomist based in Trou-du-Nord, Haiti, specializing in sustainable development, food security, and community-level project management. Holding a degree in Agronomy with an option in Agro-Economy and Sustainable Development from the Université d'État d'Haïti (UEH/FSAHA), he brings extensive hands-on expertise in rural mobilization, cooperative management, and field data collection.
His key professional experiences include:
Field Coordinator (IRATAM): Managing sustainable agriculture programs, supporting cooperatives, and strengthening capacities for ~700 farmers while facilitating community micro-finance groups (MuSo).
Intern (MARNDR North Departmental Direction): Conducting field visits, farmer outreach on best practices, and agricultural data collection.
Community Mobilizer (CHC-UEH-L): Sensitizing local populations to flood/erosion risks using digital tools like KoboToolbox and GPS.
Family Farm Manager: Directing technical and economic operations for ongoing agricultural campaigns.
In addition to project management, communication, and marketing training, he is skilled in software suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), GIS (ArcGIS), and mobile data tools. Baselais is multilingual (Creole, French, English, basic Spanish), holds a Category 5 driver's license, and is prepared for field travel across Haïti.
Steve Charles
Trainee in Intl. Agribusiness
Steve Charles is a versatile professional, educator, and entrepreneur based in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti. He holds a degree in Economics and Finance from … read more below:
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Steve Charles is a versatile professional, educator, and entrepreneur based in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti. He holds a degree in Economics and Finance from the Institut des Hautes Études Commerciales et Économiques (IHECE), alongside specialized academic training in Caribbean Arts from Cuba (ISA) and Afro-descendant Latin American History from Spain.
His qualifications and leadership span several key areas:
Teaching & Administration: Serves as a French Communication, Fine Arts, and Aesthetic Education teacher across secondary institutions, drawing on earlier experience in educational administration and customer service.
Entrepreneurship & Consulting: Experienced consultant in SME and startup project management. Co-founded multiple venture initiatives, including agro-industrial and livestock businesses such as JS Flour Haiti and Deux Mains Agricoles (breadfruit transformation), CC Betay (goat farming), and XRA Oil (castor oil production).
Data & Technical Skills: Proficient in data analysis (Python, SPSS), financial tools (QuickBooks), graphic design, and digital media management.
Community Engagement: Actively involved as a volunteer and treasurer for youth, civic, environmental, and cultural organizations across Haiti, including UNICEF-backed child rights initiatives, UNESCO cultural programs, and local community outreach.
Our Current Trainees (2026)
Ritchy DELY
Trainee in Intl. Agribusiness
Ritchy DELY is an Agronomist holding a degree in Agricultural Production from the Université Américaine Des Sciences Modernes d’Haïti (UNASMOH). Read more below:
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Ritchy DELY is an Agronomist holding a degree in Agricultural Production from the Université Américaine Des Sciences Modernes d’Haïti (UNASMOH). Passionate about sustainable plant production, crop improvement, agricultural entrepreneurship, and environmental management, he combines strong technical expertise with hands-on field experience.
Key Qualifications & Expertise:
Technical Domains: Proficient in sustainable agriculture, soil fertility management, crop protection, agroforestry, and data analysis (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS).
Practical Experience: Hands-on experience establishing nursery plots in Hinche, conducting field survey research on peasant farming techniques in Torbeck, and teaching Life and Earth Sciences (SVT).
Specialized Training: Certified in Project Management, soil conservation, and the PIF method (Plants Issus des Fragments de tiges).
Core Competencies: Team player with strong research capability, scientific rigor, data analysis skills, and dynamic adaptability.
Languages: Fluent in Haitian Creole and French, with working proficiency in English.
Jonathan M. Tungunga
Trainee in Intl. Agribusiness
Jonathan Muleka Tungunga is a dynamic Congolese young professional born in Lubumbashi on April 18, 2004. He is currently completing his third year of university studies … read more below:
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Jonathan Muleka Tungunga is a Congolese dynamic young professional born in Lubumbashi on April 18, 2004. He is currently completing his third year of university studies (Bac 3) in Network Informatics (Informatique de Réseau) at the Institut Supérieur de Commerce (ISC). He holds a Secondary School Diploma in Commerce & Management, as well as a Primary Studies Certificate from Complexe Scolaire Immaculée Conception.
Jonathan has built practical industry experience through professional internships at prominent organizations, including REGIDESO, the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), and First Bank. His technical toolkit includes proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), programming, and computer networking. Trilingual in French, Swahili, and English, he displays strong personal qualities such as adaptiveness, leadership, troubleshooting skills, and team-oriented work ethic.
Kindy Desrival
Trainee in Intl. Agribusiness
Kindy Desrival is a skilled Haitian Agro-economist and Entrepreneur with extensive field experience bridging agribusiness, project management, … read more below:).
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Kindy Desrival is a skilled Haitian Agro-economist and Entrepreneur with extensive field experience bridging agribusiness, project management, and monitoring and evaluation (MEAL). A graduate of the Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine (FAMV), he combines strong technical expertise in rural finance, supply chain analysis, and agricultural economics with advanced data analysis capabilities using tools like R, Python, Power BI, and KoboCollect.
Throughout his career, Kindy has demonstrated a strong capacity for both strategic leadership and field-level execution:
Field & MEAL Leadership: Served as a Field Officer MEAL for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Field Supervisor for MARNDR/UGP-PARSA, specializing in data collection, accountability frameworks, impact monitoring, and local community engagement.
Agribusiness & Marketing: Co-founded the Poissonnerie du Grand Sud through the Haiti Startup Talent Incubator and actively shapes agricultural communication as Director of Partnerships and former Digital Marketing Director at Sauvons l'Agriculture.
Continuous Professional Development: Certified in MEAL DPRO, Google Data Analytics, and project management, he continuously builds international-level analytical skills aimed at driving sustainable, high-impact socio-economic development across agricultural value chains.
Faguelson PIERRE
Trainee in Intl. Agribusiness
Faguelson Pierre is a dedicated Agronomy student at the Faculté d’Agronomie et de Médecine Vétérinaire (FAMV) of the State University of Haiti… read more below:
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Faguelson Pierre is a dedicated Agronomy student at the Faculté d’Agronomie et de Médecine Vétérinaire (FAMV) of the State University of Haiti, where he ranked 29th out of 100 admitted candidates. Combining a strong scientific foundation with a multidisciplinary interest in technology, management, and field research, he offers a dynamic profile aimed at sustainable development and innovation.
Key Qualifications & Experience
Agronomy & Field Expertise: Academic field internship experience conducting transects (analyzing topography, soils, and cropping systems), evaluating agricultural commercialization circuits, and studying local hydraulic infrastructure (irrigation channels, dams).
Skills & Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management, team leadership, remote work, and self-taught knowledge in financial trading and cryptocurrency.
Languages: Native/fluent in French and Haitian Creole, with strong proficiency in English (B2/C1 level) and working knowledge of Spanish.
Leadership & Community Engagement
Honors & Achievements: Awarded the "Genie of the Year" Excellence Certificate (2022) and led his high school basketball team to a championship as captain.
Social Commitment: Active volunteer in community reforestation initiatives, moral support visits to correctional facilities, and long-term youth leadership roles within his local church group.