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🌟 Ismaili Innovator Spotlight: Samir Ibrahim 🌟 Meet Samir Ibrahim, a visionary entrepreneur committed to transforming the lives of smallholder farmers across Africa. As the co-founder and CEO of SunCulture, Samir is driving innovation in sustainable agriculture by making affordable solar-powered irrigation systems accessible to farmers who need them most. SunCulture’s innovative solutions have empowered thousands of farmers to increase their yields, save water, and boost their incomes, all while reducing their environmental footprint. By combining clean energy with smart technology, SunCulture is helping rural communities overcome the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity. Under Samir’s leadership, SunCulture has earned global recognition, including being named to the Time100 Most Influential Companies list. He is passionate about creating impact-driven solutions and is a strong advocate for climate action, food security, and economic empowerment for underserved communities. Samir’s work is a powerful example of how innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship can drive social and environmental change. His vision and dedication continue to inspire a new generation of leaders to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges with creativity and purpose. #IsmailiInnovators #Agritech #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SocialImpact #Leadership #Entrepreneurship - 🔔 Follow Global Ismaili Innovators to see who we showcase next 🏆 Nominate an innovator to be featured at https://lnkd.in/g5uAAs4r

We’ve officially launched our #FoodSystems Incubation Program Call for Applications! This initiative aims to enable social entrepreneurs who are passionate about driving innovative solutions in areas such as food security, justice, sustainability, economic inequality, and unemployment. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dMNY-vDk Selection Criteria: We are specifically looking for enterprises that address challenges related to:    - Access to healthy, nutritious, and affordable foods in under-resourced communities.    - Access to market, quality training, and operations for small-scale farmers.   - Profitable and innovative farming techniques for a regenerative economy.   - Reduction of production, household, and retail food waste.    - Education of food system stakeholders on food security, nutrition, circular economy, and sustainable agriculture.    - Support mechanisms for food system entrepreneurs, including fundraising support, networking, operationalization, tech-adoption, and enablement. Applications close on the 10th January 2025! 

Last week AgriFutures Australia outdid itself with over 2,000 delegates at AgriFutures evokeAG 2024 From farming to tech, investors to startups, the rooms were full of exceptional thought leaders and change makers exploring the edge of agrifood innovation in #perth I was privileged to moderate two panels, including… 🗑️ Beyond waste: From obsolescence to value creation A huge thanks to Huia Adkins (Circular Economy, GHD), Edwina Beveridge (Blantyre Farms), Professor Navid Moheimani (Murdoch University), Antony Yousefian (First Thirty Ventures) for helping move the phrase "circular economy" from the aspirational to the realistic. 🚀 Bleeding Edge: Securing a Premium My favourite quote from this session was: “If you take your eyes out of your own category, there’s a vast amount of inspiration and opportunities”. Jay A. (Wide Open Agriculture), Richard D. Lovell (CP Foods), Natalie Sarich-Dayton (Brownes Dairy), John Foss (Fancy Plants and The Chia Company) and Emma Davison (Fremantle Octopus) have all spotted a gap in the market, and they’ve successfully parlayed that point of difference into a profitable solution. 🤯 I was also blown away hearing that food fraud costs the industry $40 billion per year? It was a privilege to hear from exceptional entrepreneurs like Abi Ramanan, whose imaging and machine learning technology startup ImpactVision is an incredible example of how agrifood tech is innovating for good. #circulareconomy #agtech #innovation #entrepreneurship #speaker #facilitation

Join us for a conversation on #Rootical Uganda’s food system analysis. In this conversation, we will present the resulting “Blueprint for regenerating Uganda’s food system” study and the key findings of this food systems mapping exercise. We will highlight the identified key design opportunities for building #agroecological businesses, and some of the examples of businesses Rootical is building at the moment. This is the second of a series of conversations ahead of an upcoming launch of a membership based and driven Community of Practice on #Agroecology #Entrepreneurship in East Africa(AEE CoP). The AEE CoP is designed to amplify and accelerate learning on Agroecology Entrepreneurship by building common knowledge, insights, materials and tools, in turn accelerating East Africa’s transition towards Agroecology. We’ll also be sharing more on how you can join and participate.  We look forward to seeing you there. Register here - https://lnkd.in/d8_Q-ctc In case you are not so familiar with our work;  Rootical is a regenerative venture studio that powers purpose-driven entrepreneurs to build and own their regenerative agri-food businesses — impactful enterprises designed to accelerate the transition to a more inclusive and regenerative food system. Our bottom-up venture building process starts with an intensive problem loving phase: in the August 2023 Rootical Food System Leadership bootcamp, 20+ hours were spent to conduct a participatory food system analysis and mapping, based on the combined brainpower of 40 potential founders (50% women). SHONA Netherlands Food Partnership Biovision Foundation Transformational Investing in Food Systems The Neycha Accelerator & Fund McKnight Foundation

Growth is a continuous process. So about a year and half I made a very tough decision to maintain Growth while physically being at a particular spot. like a tree, seem not to have changed its position yet the growth is obvious, seen in size and it's productivity. while stock in one position for over a year GreenHubAfrica Group was one opportunity I explored to keep up with the Entrepreneurs journey. with all the knowledge acquired it's time to hit the road again. NAN ORGANIK HOUSE will continue to be part of the production chain that ensures sustainability of food production. Hunger isn't seasonal, so food production should not be made seasonal. #agriculture #enterpreneurship

The AWiA (African Women in Agriculture) Farmer Innovation Challenge! For engineers, crafty farmers, startups, and grad teams! We asked them to present or craft a new innovation aiding smaller-scale farms to compete, thrive, and sustain. #innovation #foodsecurity #zerohunger #africarising #africansolutionsforafricanproblems

Step into the future of sustainable food with the Investment Circle at our Sustainable Food Future Seminar at Hall 7! Powered by Impact Circle MY in collaboration with Innovate360 and SPACE-F, this unique segment offers three exciting components: 🚀 Spark Pitch: Watch AgTech and FoodTech startups pitch their innovative solutions to global challenges like food security and sustainable farming. Beyond funding, it's a platform to showcase solutions to global challenges, shaping the future of food and agriculture. 💼 Investor Hours: Discover potential investments at Investor Hours, where startup founders meet investors one-on-one. Delve deep into innovative projects and discuss future collaborations. For startup founders, it's a chance to present their vision and strategy; for investors, it's an opportunity to explore emerging talents in the sustainable food sector. 🤝 Biz Match: Connect startups with industry leaders for impactful partnerships in sustainable food production. Take part in tailored discussions and foster collaborations that amplify innovation, address challenges, and drive positive change in the mission of sustainable food production and distribution. Don't pass up on these amazing opportunities Let's spark change and revolutionize the way we approach food and agriculture. Register for free now 👉 https://bit.ly/49b7lDo Onsite tickets will be priced at SGD 85. #FHA #FHAFnB #FHA2024 #GlobalGathering #Investor #BusinessMatching #FoodStartup #FoodProduction

Theme: The Role of Agriculture in the Township Economy Agriculture holds the power to transform the township economy by fostering food security, creating jobs, and building sustainable livelihoods. Although traditionally viewed as rural, agriculture in townships and urban farming, backyard gardens, and agro-processing has immense potential. It contributes significantly to South Africa’s economy and offers township entrepreneurs an opportunity to grow fresh produce, create value-added products, and meet the rising demand for locally sourced goods. This year’s summit will highlight how township agriculture can be a powerful engine for economic growth, generating revenue, promoting self-sufficiency, and reducing food costs for the community. With township and urban farming initiatives expanding, agriculture is becoming a key contributor to GDP from a local perspective. We’ll discuss how small-scale agricultural ventures can access funding, adopt sustainable practices, and connect with local markets. By investing in agricultural businesses in townships, we empower entrepreneurs to grow their communities, literally and figuratively, while contributing to the broader economy. Summit Overview: We are excited to host the Township Economy Summit & Exhibition 2024 in Tembisa, City of Ekurhuleni. This 2-day summit is the premier event for township entrepreneurs, corporate South Africa and government to connect in an inclusive manner. We will be bringing together over 1,000 innovative township business owners from across the country. Over the course of this two-day summit, it stands as the ultimate platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their products, exhibit their businesses, engage in panel discussions, learn and engage in valuable networking opportunities. The summit is themed 'Inclusive Economic Future' with a key focus on information sharing, opportunities and market access. We will be unpacking sectors that are driving growth in our townships: the Green Economy, Manufacturing, Retail & Wholesale, Transportation, Technology & Innovation. Backroom Market and Agriculture. Throughout the two days, we will feature industry leaders and black business pioneers who have significantly contributed to the development of small businesses within the township economy. This summit is hosted in conjunction with the Township Economy Awards. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/d2QWE46m #TEAS2024 #JoinUsForTEA #TownshipEconomy

We are liveeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! 😉 🤩 🥳 🔥 Ready to co-found your regenerative food system business? ❤️ Passionate about regenerative agriculture and food? 🌱 Eager to change the food system? ➡️ ➡️ Apply now to join Rootical and build your food system-shaking business with us! Join our pre-idea, pre-team agri-food business building programme kicking off in February 2025. Rootical is your home: 🚀 To start & own an impactful regenerative agri-food business ⛏️ Be supported with expertise, tools and a systemic venture-building process 💰 Access a startup capital of UGX 30M and potential investors ➡️ ➡️ Apply now (!) via our website https://lnkd.in/dmsPs8Wq 🚺 Rootical encourages female talent to participate and is committed to actively decreasing the gender gap in funding, the workforce and our founder teams. Let’s break down barriers together – contact us for more information. 📢 We accept people on a rolling basis, it's best to secure your spot ASAP. Is Rootical's offering a good fit for you? Take our self-scan by hitting "Apply Now" on our website to enter the first round. 🧑🏽💻 Doubts or questions? Take a look at our FAQ or feel free to contact us. 🔭 Please refer a friend and/or tag them below in the comments. 🙏🏿 #innovation #opportunity #building #venturebuilding #systemsthinking #stewardship #foodsystem #entrepreneurship #founders #fresh #thinkinginsolutions #systemchange #partnership #globalgoals #agroecology #organic #regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #farming #tech #health #food #connections

🌱 NAARM’s Meet on Sustainable Agri-Startups: A Glimpse into the Future of Agriculture From November 12, a pivotal two-day event will spotlight sustainable agricultural startups at the ICAR-NAARM conference. This meet brings together entrepreneurs, academicians, and investors to explore innovative solutions for a greener, more resilient agricultural sector. Why it matters: 🌾 Driving Innovation: Startups are revolutionizing agriculture with precision farming, AI tools, and sustainable practices. 🤝 Collaborative Growth: A platform for startups to connect with key stakeholders and scale their impact. 🌍 Building a Sustainable Future: Tackling global food challenges while promoting environmental stewardship. The agri-startup ecosystem in India is thriving, and events like this pave the way for meaningful, scalable solutions. How do you see startups shaping the future of agriculture? #AgriStartups #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureOfFarming