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Youth in agroecology

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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Beyond the Prize: It’s More Than A Competition

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

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What kind of startups are we looking for?

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 Food Promotion From traditional Ethiopian

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Call for Applications: Youth in Agroecology Startup Competition 2026

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 for Food Sovereignty in Africa

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