This informs the public about the WFP IGNITE SEED Innovation Programme in East Africa 2023. Details about the Program are given below.
About WFP IGNITE SEED Innovation Programme in East Africa 2023
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Program Details
We invite applications from innovators and researchers who have research-backed innovations addressing food systems in East Africa.
The call for applications is open for teams with food system ideas grounded in research, whether from academia or practical experience, even if they havenโt formally registered their businesses yet.
We especially encourage applications from youth, women-led teams, and innovators from underserved populations based in East Africa.
Eligibility
The IGNITE SEED Innovation programme is open for applications for research based food-systems innovators in East Africa that meet the following criteria:
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- Research-backed ideaย or invention in the food systems sector.
- At leastย two team membersย based in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, or Somalia working on the idea.
- Interest inย transforming the idea into a venture.
- Passionย about disrupting food systems to achieve zero hunger.
- Be availableย for programme activities for the duration of the innovation programme, including in-person and online sessions.
- Female entrepreneursย andย non-academicย innovatorsย are specifically encouraged to apply
- Target countries:ย Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Somalia.
WFP IGNITE SEED Innovation Programme in East Africaย Application
For those interested in Gen F Entrepreneur in Residence Program 2023. Open this linkย to start the application process.
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications isย 12 September 2023.
Openย this link for more details about the WFP IGNITE SEED Innovation Programme in East Africa 2023.
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