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And so it begins, first workshop on Innovation ecosystems at FabLab Rwanda with a selection of government organisations! #itallstartshere #fablabrwanda #kthinnovation #kthinnovationontour

🌟 Exciting ! 🌟 🚀 Embark on a Journey of Innovation with Me!🚀 Imagine stumbling upon a plant so extraordinary & it sparks a revolution in your career. That's exactly what happened during my 'Come & See Visit' with the Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver in 2014. The discovery of yacon & its delicious, yummy tubers 🌱, often mistaken for sweet potatoes, ignited a passion within me to unlock its untapped potential. ✨ From Roots in Scientific Research to Ventures in Innovation ✨ Fast forward to 2018, and I found myself embarking on a mission to bridge the gap between science and society through the Yacon Project Uganda. Despite challenges, our dedicated team developed yacon-based products, raising awareness about its myriad benefits and conducting groundbreaking research. 🔍 Breaking Barriers, Fostering Inclusivity 🔍 Yet, amidst the success including the establishment of Food safety foundation Uganda (FSF-Ug) Ltd, a realization dawned - our initiatives were inadvertently excluding non-scientists and the informal sector. Determined to make science accessible to all, I embarked on a journey of reflection and re-strategizing. 🎨 Introducing SciEase Lore Ltd : Where Science Meets Art 🎨 The result? The birth of SciEase Lore , my latest venture aimed at transforming complex science concepts & ideas into engaging multimedia formats e.g films, music, podcasts, performances, visual arts & industrial design & more . It's about breaking barriers, fostering inclusivity, and amplifying the impact of scientific research & innovations. 🌟 Join the Movement! 🌟 Together, let's spark curiosity, ignite creativity and shape a brighter future. Join me in this exciting new chapter as we embark on a mission to Simplify, Educate, Inspire. (SciEase Lore 's motto/slogan). #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ScienceCommunication #STEAM #CommunityImpact #SciEaseLore #HealthCommunication #ScientificResearch

It's that time of the year again. Where we DIGITAL GEN FOUNDATION curated the finest and the best in the industry in Nigeria and brought them down to Oke Ogun to take center stage in sharing their personal stories, emerging innovations, and technology with the beautiful people of Kishi communities in the most anticipated DGF Tech Conference. We do this every year out of passion, impact, and a sense of responsibility to foster community development and bridge the digital divide at the grassroots. We are aware of the backwardness and how under-severed the beautiful people of these communities are at the height of technology inclusiveness. Hence, the reason why the foundation carried out its digital education and awareness engagements as far back as 2020. It's worth noting that the young generation shouldn't continue to be fooled and further endangered by chasing and cheering the lowest and unsustainable variables in the hierarchy of needs which has been perpetrated by the Position occupants but enemies of service. The underdogs must rise, wise, and take a stake in the communities, by evolving globally with their skills and innovation. Whether you are in tech or not, as long as you are from Oyo or Kwara state or its environs and you are in this earth breathing in and out, this is an annual Tech Conference you must attend this year. Your mind will be shifted and you will receive the divine intervention that will define the rest of your life. Check out the details on the flyer in the comment 👇 #digitalgenfoundation #kishitechevent #kishitechconference #oyostatetechconference #dgftechconference2024

The second edition of the Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa is now open for applications! #OppsForZim Apply by 8th February! Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/ePtnFvj After a successful first edition, the second edition of the Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa is committed to identifying and supporting innovative solutions that enhance food security and food systems resilience throughout Africa. As such, they seek innovative solutions from across Africa that contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 2, Zero Hunger, with a strong focus on achieving food security and improving nutrition. The Kofi Annan Award seeks to support technology-powered solutions and approaches that are helping to improve food security and systems in African countries. They welcome applications from social entrepreneurs with digital or technology-powered solutions for people in Africa. Innovations should address one or more of the following priority topics: Inclusion of marginalized groups in food security Enhanced nutrition for women Circular solutions and reduction of post-harvest losses

If you missed our webinar, feel free to check out the link below!

4️⃣ 🗓️⏳ The clock is ticking! Only 4 days left to submit your entry to the #GoGettaz #Agripreneur Prize Competition. 🌦️ 🌱 Are you innovating for climate resilience? Showcase your solutions and stand a chance to win a $50,000 grand prize, or a share of $60,000 in Impact Prizes to expand your mission. Make it to the finals, and you’ll get access to the #AFSForum2024 #DealRoom, and a chance to pitch your #agrifood business live on stage to potential investors, collaborators, and partners! Visit https://gogettaz.africa to apply. Deadline: 10 June 2024, 23:59 (CAT) This year there are more prizes, and more opportunities to win! We have added💵 US$60,000 for Impact Prizes 💵 in the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. Judges are on the lookout for impact-driven ventures that: 👩💼👨🔧🎓 Create new jobs that give young people a purpose. 🍎🥗🥕 Improve access to #nutritiousfood and promote healthy eating. 👩🌾♀️💪 Empower women and promote #genderequality in the agrifood sector. 🌍🌱☔ Innovate for #climateresilience to ensure #foodsecurity in any circumstance. 🌿♻️💧 Ensure that no #naturalresources are wasted or harmed by the #foodsystem. 🚜🧑🌾🔬 Strengthen #foodproduction and local processing with advanced #agritech. 🌾🏡🤝 Help #rural communities make a better living. If you have any questions related to your application, join our WhatsApp Application Support Group. Scan the QR code or click https://lnkd.in/e84e2gHa #GrowEntrepreneurs #TransformFood Yara International Econet Group AFS Forum AGRA SACAU SNV USAID

Low-income families can cut expenses by as much as 25% through 'community buying networks.' Do you have a solution for improving nutrition and food security? Submit it to UpLink's Empowering Vulnerable Communities Challenge for a chance to join a community of partners, innovators and investors who can help scale your start-up: https://bit.ly/3TAPj7U #food #foodsecurity #foodsystems #innovation #HRI #frontiermarkets #impactinvesting #sdgs #sdg2  Nilus - UpLink - World Economic Forum IKEA Foundation - U.S. Government - Convergence Blended Finance - Roots of Impact - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Conrad N. Hilton Foundation - elea - FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank - AfricInvest Group - African Development Bank Group - Health Finance Coalition - Water.org - WaterEquity

🎉 We’re delighted to share the findings of our new report, compiled in collaboration with the OECD Innovation for Development Facility, which explores how challenge funds and prizes can boost innovation ecosystems and government capabilities in low- and middle-income countries. The report, based on literature reviews, evaluations, and case studies from Rwanda, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and a broader Africa-wide initiative, finds that challenge funds and prizes foster social capital, formalise ecosystem roles, and enhance government innovation capabilities, leading to new rules and collaboration modes. The report also provides six invaluable recommendations: 1️⃣ Align innovation with government priorities 2️⃣ Strengthen government capabilities 3️⃣ Monitor spillover effects 4️⃣ Leverage coordination mechanisms 5️⃣ Assess local innovation maturity 6️⃣ Devote time, effort and funding in social capital. These strategies aim to make challenge funds and prizes effective tools for advancing public sector capabilities and addressing development challenges in low-income countries. Read more and find the report here: https://ow.ly/Yxtf50Tebm5 #Innovation #Challengeworks #Challengeprizes

Urban planning plays a key role in creating sustainable food systems, this reflected in our integrated development plan  . It’s been a privilege to contribute to this project and see how the different stakeholders can contribute to sustainable food systems . 

Thank you, Thatayaone Molefhi, Lebo Sebobi, Kushatha Chilisa, Neo Nwako and Shine Monyatsi. We express gratitude to our panelists, Thatayaone Molefhi, Lebo Sebobi, Kushatha Chilisa, Neo Nwako and Shine Monyatsi for their valuable contributions during the panel discussion on "Effective Strategies for Economic and Financial Inclusion," at the Botswana Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit 2024. Their expertise and insights were instrumental in highlighting both the complexities and potential solutions for enhancing economic and financial inclusion. The dialogue highlighted strategies for overcoming barriers, leveraging technology, and implementing inclusive policies providing a comprehensive view of how we can drive meaningful progress in this crucial area. Their perspectives on creating equitable opportunities and addressing systemic challenges were particularly enlightening. Their words of encouragement and call to action for our delegates: "As we build inclusive solutions, let's remind ourselves that behind every data point and financial transaction, there are real people with dreams, aspirations, and challenges therefore we need to create value around them."-Shine Monyatsi, CEO, Ipachi Capital "Be the CHANGE you want, be a drop in the Ocean of Change, to have a ripple effect. Transformation starts with you!"-Thatayaone Molefhi, Coordinator - Economic Empowerment, Ministry of Entrepreneurship For further details about the summit: Phone: 73 743 030 Access the summit outcomes here: https://lnkd.in/dU3kcvdA #DEISummit #Botswana #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Sustainability #ESG #CrestaLodge #Gaborone AbariCom BW