Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition Awarding Ceremony Held in Addis Ababa.
The Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC), in partnership with the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), AEF and in collaboration with the Alliance Bioversity & CIAT hosted the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition Award Ceremony on September 6, 2025 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Addis Ababa.
Distinguished guests included:
Birhanu Adere, Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Desk Head, Ministry of Labor and Skills
Dr. Million Belay, General Coordinator, AFSA
Dr. Bayush Tsegaye, Executive Director, ESFSAC
Alongside competition judges, trainers, participants, and invited guests.
The event celebrated the achievements of young startups in agroecology and announced the official winners:
1st Place: Kirubel Haileselassie – 200,000 ETB
2nd Place: Dagimawi Ameha – 150,000 ETB
3rd Place: Hiwot Sisay and Iman Ibrahim – 100,000 ETB
The ceremony highlighted the importance of supporting youth-led solutions for sustainable food systems and agroecology in Ethiopia and beyond.
