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🌾 **Exciting Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture!** 🌾 We had an incredible session today at the Grow Asia Digital Learning Series, where top innovators presented groundbreaking solutions to transform agriculture and support smallholder farmers. Here are some key highlights: 1. **Transitory**showcased its AI-driven digital risk platform, which uses blockchain to ensure transparency and minimize risks in sustainability projects. 2. **Thanks Carbon**: introduced their innovative approach to reducing methane emissions in rice paddies through AWD (Alternate Wetting and Drying) and satellite-based monitoring. Their projects in Vietnam and Thailand pave the way for sustainable rice farming. 3. **Rize**: is transforming the rice value chain with tech-enabled agronomy and financial services. Their focus on improving farmer livelihoods while reducing emissions is truly inspiring. 4. **Sagri**: highlighted their use of satellite data for soil analysis and water management, helping farmers optimize agricultural practices and generate carbon credits. Their projects across Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia are making a significant impact. 5. **CarbonFarm**discussed their comprehensive MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) system, which uses satellite data to monitor sustainable practices in rice farming. Let's continue supporting these innovators in their mission to create a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector. Stay tuned for more updates and join us tomorrow for Day 2 of our Digital Learning Series, where we'll explore breakthrough solutions in Supply Chain & Marketability Solutions. #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #ClimateAction #GrowAsia #DigitalLearningSeries #SmallholderFarmers #CarbonCredits #Agritech

Digital innovation is key to transforming Africa's agrifood systems! The Malabo Montpellier Panel’s Youth in Agrifood Systems report sheds light on how youth-led digital solutions are creating employment and driving change. Get insights into these innovative approaches and their impact. Download the full report: https://shorturl.at/gLrr4

🌱🏆 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🏆🌱 Tomorrow, on #WorldFoodDay, the top three groundbreaking agri-tech innovators identified through the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge will present their solutions to a panel of top industry experts and investors during the Grow Asia Innovation Showcase. These cutting-edge ideas could shape the future of food security and climate resilience across Southeast Asia 🌾💡! 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐏 3️⃣ 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒: 🌟 CarbonFarm, represented by Aparna Raturi, Chief of Staff 🌟 RYNAN Technologies, represented by Brian Nguyen, CEO 🌟 땡스카본(ThanksCarbon), represented by Seungho Lee, CTO Can’t be there? Don’t worry, we’ll be sharing the key moments with you soon! 🌱 Supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, in collaboration with Beanstalk AgTech, the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge aims to accelerate the adoption of climate-smart innovations by smallholder farmers across Southeast Asia. The Grow Asia Innovation Challenge is part of Grow Asia’s regional #GrowVentures Impact Fund, supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Ministry for Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Visa, and Thai Wah Public Company Limited. #Top10 | #AgriTech | #SustainableFarming | #SmallholderInnovation | #AgricultureInnovation | #InnovationChallenge | #ClimateSmart

‼️ 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲! 🚀 This is your chance to make a significant impact in the agri-tech space and help smallholder farmers across Southeast Asia adopt climate-smart innovations 💻♻️! 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲? 🤝 Top innovators will get the chance to forge strategic partnerships with key leaders in Southeast Asia’s rice value chain and gain access to invaluable mentorship opportunities. 🏆 Selected innovators will get an all-expenses-paid trip to present their groundbreaking solutions at the prestigious #GrowAsiaInvestmentForum in Singapore, connecting with industry leaders from over 20 countries! 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Step One: Click the link below and fill out your details along with the challenge you're aiming to solve. Step Two: Once you've completed the first stage, you'll receive a short second form to evaluate your innovation. ⏰ Application Deadline: August 15th. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference💡👉 https://lnkd.in/gKvPePHa! The Grow Asia Innovation Challenge is supported by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, in partnership with Beanstalk AgTech. #InnovationChallenge | #DigitalAgriculture | #FarmTech

🌿 Transforming Food Production with Smart Funding from Innovate UK 🌿 We're thrilled to share that HAI TECH got a successful application through the #InnovateUKSmart Grants from Innovate UK and has been awarded Smart Funding! This prestigious award empowers our mission to enhance food security and environmental sustainability through groundbreaking agri-tech innovation. We would also like to thank Ranvir Singh MBA, LLM, LLB (Hons) for his guidance and support throughout our journey and this application! Our innovative solution optimises resource use in Controlled Environment Agriculture (#CEA) and #VerticalFarming, enabling the industry to minimise its environmental footprint while maximising crop yields. To fully realise the transformative power of this technology, we're seeking to raise 30% of the match funding. This investment will enable us to accelerate our development, expand our global reach, and bring this innovative solution to the forefront of the food production industry. We're passionate about shaping a future where food security is no longer a concern. CEA plays a pivotal role in achieving this vision. If you're an #investor or #partner who shares our commitment to innovation and sustainability, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Help us create a sustainable food future & come and say HAI ! 🌿 Please share this post and support our mission to create a healthier, more sustainable future. #InnovateUK #SmartFunding #AgriTech #Investment #Partnerships #Innovation #Impact #FoodSecurity #Innovation

Another important step forward towards our mission

🌍💡 Innovation in the Blue Bioeconomy is driving the future of Ireland’s sustainable seafood sector. As part of Bioeconomy Week we’re showcasing how cutting-edge technology and marine resources are creating new opportunities. 🐟🔬 From developing nutraceuticals from seaweed to supporting aquaculture with advanced tech, Ireland’s startups and innovators are turning marine resources into high-value products for global markets. At BIM’s Innovation Studios, we’re fostering this growth by empowering startups to unlock the full potential of the blue bioeconomy—leading the way in aquatech and sustainable product development. These innovations are not only benefiting the environment but also positioning Ireland as a leader in the global blue bioeconomy. 🎥 Watch the full video on Ireland’s Blue Bioeconomy here: https://lnkd.in/eiFfm5hp #BioeconomyWeek #CircularEconomy #BlueBioeconomy #BIW2024

📣 Opening of the call for applications for the CIHEAM #YouthInnovationAward 2024 for #Green  and #Blue Transition in the #Mediterranean! Launched by CIHEAM Bari with the support of the Union for the Mediterranean , the UNIMED - Mediterranean Universities Union and  BUSINESSMED - Union Méditerranéenne des Confédérations d'Entreprises , this prize will reward an innovative solution (scientific or entrepreneurial product/service) at least in the pilot phase, developed by a Mediterranean under 39 years old and implemented in a country of the region. The innovation must demonstrate its ability to contribute to the #environmental, #social and #economic #sustainability of Mediterranean #foodsystems. Find more information and apply here:  shorturl.at/xMVMI #CIHEAMYouthAward #innovations #mediterranean 

Smallholder farmers all over the world and (Specifically) in Africa can have a huge innovation potential. Having said that, the practical process is not intuitive. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 Netter Center - AgriFood & Climatech. 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 JDC (The Joint), Ministry of Economy and Industry-משרד הכלכלה והתעשייה 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Pears Program for Global Innovation 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮. Hagit Freud 🎗, Yonatan Bukhdruker, Ron Yakir, Rachel Shaul, Yael Zaken. Avishai Vishengrad, Nitzan Pizanty   #PlaceToGrow #FoodSecurity #Smallholder_farmers #Innovation #Agtech #Africa

🚨 Tomorrow is the global deadline! Get moving and secure your spot in the #AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge now! 🌾 ⏳ Apply by 11 September 2024, 23:59 (GMT+3) ⏳ 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚'𝐬 #𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? ⬇️ 🌱 Sustainable Agricultural Production 🏗️ Improved Market Access and Supply Chain Efficiency 🌐 Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building for Gender and Social Inclusion 🐄 Livestock Health and Disease Management 💰 Equitable Finance and Investment Mechanisms 💧 Water Use Efficiency and Sustainable Irrigation Practices 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲? ⬇️ 🛠 Benefit from a fully funded, 4-day immersive bootcamp in Kenya 🤝 Connect with a network of international partners and agribusinesses 🧠 Tap into expert guidance from CGIAR scientists and industry experts 💡 Access a sponsored acceleration program, combining entrepreneurial training and technical assistance 👩🌾 Test and validate your solution on the ground with end-users for up to 4 months 🌍 Gain exposure to investors and market opportunities 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/dHzkMnAk 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dJXgXz_M AgriTech4Kenya is an initiative powered by the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform of CGIAR's Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, and co-organized with the CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy Initiative and CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions. The project is funded by the Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and implemented in partnership with Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT), Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), AGRA, Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), Daystar University, iTATU, Mercy Corps, DOB Equity, Climate Resilient Africa Fund, and SUSAG Foundation Africa (formerly Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture). #Agenda2030 #AgriTech #ClimateAction #Entreprenuership #Innovation #Investments #FoodSecurity #Kenya #Research #SDGs #Startups #Sustainability #Technology #VentureCapital