The IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge 2.0 is officially open, inviting SMEs, cooperatives, and agri-preneurs in the Somali and Tigray regions to step forward with the bold ideas that can reshape food systems from the ground up.
What’s This About?
Powered by the IGNITE Innovation Hub for Eastern Africa, a collaboration between WFP, CARE Denmark, and iceaddis, with support from DANIDA, this challenge isn’t just funding. It’s a platform to accelerate real-world food solutions in one of Africa’s most dynamic and vital sectors.
Who Should Apply?
- Building solutions that improve agricultural productivity
- Tackling postharvest loss with innovation
- Developing digital tools to connect farmers to markets
- Operating in Somali or Tigray and ready to scale up with purpose
Whether you’re a tech-enabled agribusiness, a cooperative leading community change, or a food-focused startup with traction, this is your moment.
What You’ll Gain
- Up to $30,000 USD in grant funding
- Tailored technical support and mentorship
- Connections to WFP’s resilience programs for long-term impact
- Visibility and validation to unlock even more investment
Key Info:
- Application Deadline: July 10, 2025
- Apply HERE
Why This Matters for Africa
Food systems are the backbone of Africa’s economies, but they also hold the key to tackling hunger, climate change, and youth unemployment. Supporting small businesses in this space means investing in resilience, innovation, and sustainability.
The IGNITE Challenge 2.0 isn’t just a contest; it’s a catalyst for transforming how we grow, move, and consume food in Africa.
If you're building something that feeds communities, sustains farmers, or bridges markets with tech—now is your time. The future of food isn’t just global; it’s local, digital, and powered by bold African solutions.
Apply by July 10, 2025
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