Protean eGov Technologies has received a ₹25 crore work order to develop digital public infrastructure for Ethiopia’s agricultural sector.
The project, awarded through IIIT-Bangalore, involves building an AI-enabled digital platform to support farmers, integrate agricultural data, and strengthen service delivery. The contract will be executed over a 17-month period.
Protean eGov Technologies has been awarded a ₹25 crore contract by the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B).
The company will serve as the system integrator for the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative supporting Ethiopia’s agriculture ecosystem.
The engagement includes programme management, engineering services, and full-scale technology implementation.
Under the agreement, Protean will design, develop, deploy, and maintain an AI-driven digital platform intended to support a unified agricultural framework. The project will involve creating unique farmer and farm identification systems, consolidating crop, soil, and livestock data, and enabling AI-based advisory services. The platform is structured to support the creation of Global Digital Public Goods for agricultural use.
The contract is scheduled for completion within 17 calendar months from the date of execution.
The company stated that this engagement aligns with its plans to expand Digital Public Infrastructure capabilities in international markets, particularly in the agriculture sector.
Protean eGov clarified that its promoters and promoter group entities have no interest in the awarding institution.
The contract does not fall under related-party transaction norms as per applicable regulatory guidelines.
In Q2 FY26, the company recorded a year-on-year increase of 14.9% in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹23.86 crore.
Net sales for the quarter rose by 14% to ₹250.50 crore. Protean eGov continues to focus on citizen-centric e-governance and digital infrastructure development.
Protean eGov Technologies’ share price showed a negative trend in mid-day trading on 12 January 2026. The stock was trading at ₹702.50, down ₹15.30 or 2.13% from its previous close of ₹717.80. It opened slightly higher at ₹719.05 and touched an intraday high of ₹719.80 before moving lower to an intraday low of ₹697.60.
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The Ethiopia agriculture DPI project reflects Protean eGov Technologies’ ongoing participation in international digital infrastructure initiatives. With a defined execution timeline and structured scope of work, the contract contributes to the company’s broader involvement in developing technology-led public service platforms.
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Published on: Jan 12, 2026, 12:43 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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