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Winners Awarded: Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026

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The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 concluded with an Awarding Event held on 4 September 2026 at BlueSpace Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, celebrating young entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions for healthier and more sustainable food systems in Ethiopia. Organized by the Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC), in partnership with DKA Austria, the […]

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Meet the Top 10 Finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026

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The Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 were announced on 11 August, following a competitive evaluation of applications against a detailed assessment framework covering relevance, sustainability, impact, efficiency and scaling potential, alongside due diligence and verification. On 13–14 August, the finalists participated in a two-day training and mentorship programme covering

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Looking Back at the Journey of the 2025 Finalists: Highlights of Pitches and Awarding Ceremony

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The Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 recently completed a two-day mentorship and coaching programme on 13–14 August in Addis Ababa. They are now preparing to present their startups at the Final Pitch Competition on 21 August. As we look forward to this year’s final pitches, we invite you to

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Coaching and Mentorship for the Top 10 Finalists

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On August 13 and 14, 2026, the Top 10 finalists of the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 participated in an intensive two-day coaching and mentorship program designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial, technical, business, and communication skills as they prepare for the final stage of the competition. Day 1 – From Vision to Strategy The

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