Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium
With the application window for the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 now closed, we would like to thank every young entrepreneur, innovator, and changemaker who submitted an application. Your enthusiasm and commitment to building healthier communities, promoting agroecology, and transforming Ethiopia’s food systems have been truly inspiring. As we move into the next phase
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 20 July 2026 (Download Full Press Release: Amharic | English) The Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC), with financial support from DKA Austria and the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), has opened registration for the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 today. Now in its second edition,
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In the rural heartlands of Kenya, a quiet revolution has been unfolding with handfuls of multicoloured seeds. For generations, farmers have carefully preserved indigenous seeds, passing them from parent to child as a living inheritance. These seeds are drought-resistant, climate-adapted, and deeply woven into their cultural identity. Seeds represent far more than agricultural inputs, they
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It’s more than a competition: it’s an opportunity to grow. The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 offers much more than recognition. Participants will have opportunities to: – Showcase their startups; – Connect with experts and mentors; – Expand their professional network; – Increase the visibility of their work; – Become part of a growing