Halcyon opens applications for Africa agri-food innovation programme

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Washington-based impact incubator Halcyon has opened applications for its Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Programme, which will offer selected early-stage startups an equity-free stipend of US$10,000. The programme is targeted at impact-driven ventures across Sub-Saharan Africa that are using market-based solutions to strengthen agriculture and food systems.

Halcyon is looking for founders whose [...] The post Halcyon opens applications for Africa agri-food innovation programme appeared first on Disrupt Africa . Halcyon is looking for founders whose solutions improve the livelihoods and resilience of smallholder farmers, boost food security, and help communities adapt to climate-related challenges. Priority areas include food security, agricultural productivity, farmer livelihoods, market access, nutrition and food system resilience, with Halcyon saying it is particularly interested in innovations that help farmers and food systems prepare for, withstand and adapt to climate shocks.