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Coaching and Mentorship for the Top 10 Finalists

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

The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026 has reached an important milestone, with 10 youth-led startups selected to advance to the final stage of the competition. The finalists were selected from 90 applicants who successfully completed the application requirements by submitting both a one-minute introductory video and a completed online application form. The applicants came

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YASC 2026 Update: Evaluation and Due Diligence Underway

The Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition (YASC) 2026 has reached an exciting stage as we continue selection process following the close of applications. The evaluation process is currently near completion, with an independent panel of judges reviewing each eligible application against the competition’s assessment criteria. In parallel, ESFSAC is also conducting due diligence to verify

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PRESS RELEASE: Registration Opens for the Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026

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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