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...
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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....
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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...
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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; –...
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The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 welcomes applications from youth-led startups and initiatives working in either or both of the following categories: 🌱 Agroecological Farming & Innovation From composting, organic vegetable production, seed saving, and vermicomposting to agricultural waste recycling and other sustainable farming innovations. 🥘 Healthy & Indigenous...
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Are you the next youth innovator in agroecology? The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition-2026 is looking for young people who are turning ideas into action. You should apply if you: – Are between 18 and 35 years old – Live and work in Addis Ababa or Sheger City – Have...
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Do you have an innovative startup or initiative that is transforming agriculture, promoting indigenous foods, or building a more sustainable food system? This is your opportunity to be recognised, supported, and connected. The Ethiopian Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC), with financial support from DKA Austria and the Alliance...
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Around this time last year, we launched the inaugural Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition, bringing together inspiring young innovators. After a rigorous selection process, including evaluations and live pitch competitions, Kirubel Haileselassie, Dagimawi Ameha, and the team of Hiwot Sisay & Iman Ibrahim emerged as the top three winners. Now,...
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Cultural Significance and Preparation of Matapa Matapa is more than a dish to the Mozamibcan community, it is a representation of identity, culture and ingenuity. This is a rich, earthy stew made of young cassava leaves cooked with crushed peanuts, garlic, and creamy coconut milk. One of the main ingredient...
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Africa’s food systems are undergoing profound transformation. Rapid urbanization, changing lifestyles, expanding supermarket chains, and the aggressive marketing of packaged food products have significantly altered dietary patterns across the continent. These changes accelerated the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), raising concerns about nutrition, public health, and the sustainability of Africa’s...
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