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#𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝟒𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟒 | 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 🏗️ This week, our innovators took the next step in refining their #ventures with a hands-on workshop on business plan led by Zeina El-Khal Asfar from Transformeus Consulting. Teams gained essential techniques and #tools for crafting a comprehensive business plan and learned to: 🎯 Set clear OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) to measure success   ✍️ Define compelling vision and mission statements 📊 Understand the difference between a marketing strategy and plan As we approach the Demo Day, the stakes are higher! Teams are working on detailed business and financial plans to present to their mentors. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGqe26RD Want to be an #agritech innovator? Follow us for future opportunities offered by the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) 🚀 _____________________________________________________________ Organized as part of the CGIAR Regional Integrated Initiative on Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa (F2R-CWANA).        #A4IP - Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT - ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - International Water Management Institute (IWMI) - Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt - Academy of Scientific Research & Technology - Chemonics Egypt Consultants - Berytech - PRIMA Program - ALEXBANK - Climate Resilient Africa Fund - Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture - SEKEM Group #innovation #technology #science #research #startups #climateaction #agenda2030 #SDGs

🗓️ Just 3 weeks until the 2024 One Young World Summit!   How can we change the world for the better? By uniting young leaders with the passion, commitment, and innovation needed to uplift and transform their communities.   Meet some of the inspiring young leaders in our delegation.   We are in awe of the positive impact they are driving in their communities and across the globe ⬇️ Mariana Gomes Lilian Olivia Orero NICHOLAS NAJUNA Giselle Gonzales Jahnobi Rahman Japnit A. Naira Santa Rita Wayand de Almeida Zahra Al Hilaly Chelsea Élan Jordan Katie Buckingham Mark Heasman FRSA

#𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝟒𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐 | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 🎯 This week, our #innovators focused on mastering competitor analysis through a hands-on workshop led by Mostafa Gaber from Chemonics Egypt Consultants. Here’s what the teams achieved: 🔍 Explored competitor categories and their key evaluation areas 💡 Understood how competitive analysis informs strategic decision-making 🛠️ Practiced using essential tools and methodologies – SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, and Competitive Positioning Maps 📊 Learned effective methods for collecting and analyzing competitive intelligence Next, teams will advance to the one-on-one mentorship sessions to translate insights from competitor analysis into actionable strategies for gaining a competitive edge in Egypt’s #agritech landscape. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGqe26RD _____________________________________________________________ Organized as part of the CGIAR Regional Integrated Initiative on Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa (F2R-CWANA). CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) - Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT - ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - International Water Management Institute (IWMI) - Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt - Academy of Scientific Research & Technology - Chemonics Egypt Consultants - Berytech - PRIMA Program - ALEXBANK - Climate Resilient Africa Fund - Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture - SEKEM Group #A4IP #innovation #technology #science #research #startups #climateaction #agenda2030 #SDGs

#𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝟒𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐 | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 🎯 This week, our #innovators focused on mastering competitor analysis through a hands-on workshop led by Mostafa Gaber from Chemonics Egypt Consultants. Here’s what the teams achieved: 🔍 Explored competitor categories and their key evaluation areas 💡 Understood how competitive analysis informs strategic decision-making 🛠️ Practiced using essential tools and methodologies – SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, and Competitive Positioning Maps 📊 Learned effective methods for collecting and analyzing competitive intelligence Next, teams will advance to the one-on-one mentorship sessions to translate insights from competitor analysis into actionable strategies for gaining a competitive edge in Egypt’s #agritech landscape. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGqe26RD _____________________________________________________________ Organized as part of the CGIAR Regional Integrated Initiative on Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa (F2R-CWANA). CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) - Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT - ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - International Water Management Institute (IWMI) - Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt - Academy of Scientific Research & Technology - Chemonics Egypt Consultants - Berytech - PRIMA Program - ALEXBANK - Climate Resilient Africa Fund - Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture - SEKEM Group #A4IP #innovation #technology #science #research #startups #climateaction #agenda2030 #SDGs

Our moisture retention solution, Waterbank, enables farmers to sustain food production despite climate change-induced droughts and dry spells. We appreciate the UK in Uganda for their support and recognition. #UCIF #CSJ CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP)

Climate adaptive agriculture is essential for the future of the world and particularly the MENA region. That's why leading the implementation of this wonderful programme with our wonderful partners Berytech is our true pleasure. Have a look at the bootcamp that brought 50 innovators forming 25 entrepreneurial teams from 11 nationalities and three continents to develop solutions for a resilient and inclusive agriculture and food sector in Egypt. This programme is brought together by CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) and Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT with wider partnerships with ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Academy of Scientific Research and Technology @Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt - PRIMA Program - Climate Resilient Africa Fund - ALEXBANK Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture - CGIAR Research Initiative on Digital Innovation - CGIAR Research Initiative on Nature Positive Solutions (Nature+) - CGIAR Initiative on Low-Emission Food Systems (Mitigate+) - CGIAR Initiative on Excellence in Agronomy (EiA) - CGIAR Sustainable Finance Hub (Impact SF) https://lnkd.in/dBPYrajZ

🌟 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝟒𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 at SEKEM Group in Bilbeis, #Egypt🌟 Last month, 25 global #innovation teams, including 5 led by CGIAR, gathered for an action-packed program featuring a farm field trip, technical guidance, business mentorship, and pitch training.   📹 Check out the Highlights Video below!   Hear insights from Selection Committee members DR. Mohamed Ahmed Wageih, Agrofood Project Officer at PRIMA Program and Sarah Hazem Dekhel, Research Officer - Water Productivity at International Water Management Institute (IWMI), as well as #innovation teams Aqualife ifarms and EcoPeel on their bootcamp experience.   _________________________________________________________________ Organized as part of the CGIAR Regional Integrated Initiative on Fragility to Resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa (F2R-CWANA). #A4IP - Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT - ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt - Academy of Scientific Research & Technology - Chemonics Egypt Consultants - Berytech - PRIMA Program - ALEXBANK - Climate Resilient Africa Fund - Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture - SEKEM Group

Proud to highlight the outstanding efforts of Uganda's African United Nations Youth Delegates 2024 fellows, Najuna Nicholas Najuna and Mukanzanira Diana. As co-founders of pivotal initiatives, Najuna is addressing water scarcity through innovative solutions, while Mukanzanira is enhancing education and supporting special needs among children. Sustainable development necessitates inclusive and collective action, and these fellows are exemplifying just that. Let's applaud and support their remarkable contributions. #AUNYD2024

Happy to be represented in Egypt for the Agritech4Egypt Bootcamp. Our team will be joining other outstanding entrepreneurs in Agritech to contextualize the solutions to fit the demands of the Agricultural ecosystem in Egypt.

Growing together with CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP), we are happy to be taking part in the forthcoming Bootcamp after making it to the top 25 teams globally. This program focuses on developing agri-tech solutions for a more sustainable, efficient, and climate-resilient agricultural system in Egypt.