✨Thrilled to join WV Somali as they host the IGNITE Food Systems Challenge Pitch Event in #Somalia today, where local Somali innovators will have exciting opportunities to present their ground-breaking solutions for tackling the pressing food systems challenges in Somalia.

Inspiring to listen to Professor Isse Halane the Deputy Director of Somali Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the #IgniteFoodSystems #pitch. This marks a milestone for Somali local investors to present their groundbreaking solutions to strengthening food systems in Somalia. #SDG2

Meet our jury for the #IgniteFoodSystems #InnovationChallenge drawn from the government, private sector, humanitarian and donor representation. It is hoped that some of the ideas presented today by local innovators will attract investment in the most promising solutions!

Our innovators have taken the stage at the #IgniteFoodSystems challenge event, pitching to the jury and wider audience their promising solutions and business models that could potentially transform the #foodsystems challenges in Somalia.

Next on stage at the #IgniteFoodSystems #InnovationChallenge to pitch their food systems solution is Samira from Dala Kaab Agritech who shared how mobile grain testing solution in Afgoye addresses challenges smallholder Somali farmers face selling quality grains in the market.

One of our panelists at the ongoing #IgniteFoodSystems #InnovationChallenge pitch, Dr. Sadiyo Siad, Chancellor of Hano Academy and Hano Technical University shared how she recognised the need to return to Somalia to make a positive impact on the local community. #SDG2

Mohamed Osman of Greenlife Agribusiness Ltd at the #IgniteFoodSystems #InnovationChallenge pitch where he highlighted the benefits of organic fertiliser to transform #foodsystems in Somalia. We are not just selling a fertiliser but producing something that's eco-friendly as well.

Alhamdulillah! We secured 2nd place in the #IgnitefoodSystem challenge hosted by WFP Somalia and won $40,000 to advance our agricultural projects. It’s an honor to stand out among 163 projects. Agriculture is now a serious business everyone is turning to. All praise to Allah!

"Muhyiadin from Tiriig Beerole Agri Market, a finalist in the #IgniteFoodSystems #InnovationChallenge, joined virtually from Hargeisa to pitch his company's plan to leverage technology and connect farmers directly with buyers, aiming to address challenges posed by middlemen.

Mogadishu-based RAAS Agribusiness Solutions one of the 5 winners of the #IgniteFoodSystems Challenge pitched their vendor co-financing model, where they cover 20% of the initial investment and offer farmers the flexibility to repay through instalment from their production output.

The #IgniteFoodSystems Challenge yesterday crowned 5 winners hailing from both #Mogadishu & #Hargeisa. These innovative teams are on a mission to revolutionize food systems in the region. Over the next 3 months, they're embarking on an accelerator program where they’ll get the

Congratulations to the winners of the #IgniteFoodSystems challenge. #SomReP is thrilled to celebrate your outstanding achievements in driving innovative solutions to transform food systems #InnovationForImpact #FoodSystemsTransformation #Sustainability

Shoutout to the pitchers who joined us from Hargeisa for the #IgniteFoodSystems Challenge! Your inspiring solutions to food systems challenges captivated both the jury and the wider audience, showcasing the incredible potential of young local talent in transforming #foodsystems.

Did you miss the livestream of yesterday’s exciting #IgniteFoodSystems Innovation Challenge pitch? No worries, we've got you covered! Catch the highlights 👇🏾 featured on Somali Cable📺 facebook.com/share/v/yhRyHk…

The IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge 🥗 hosted by USAID Somalia, WFP Somalia, & partners in #Mogadishu empowers #Somali entrepreneurs to address food insecurity and climate 🌏challenges. Grants and support drive innovative, climate-resilient solutions. 🌱♻️

Jeffrey Brown who represented USAID Somalia at the recent #IgniteFoodSytems Challenge pitch had this👇🏾 to encourage all presenters and the 5️⃣ pitchers selected to advance to next stage. Don’t give up, keep coming back. This won’t be the last #InnovationChallenge we’ll see. #SDG2