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Last week at the #BROInnovatingForAgriculture event in Warsaw, I had the opportunity to present the work of Climate KIC and how we support climate innovation across agriculture and rural areas. As Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community, Climate KIC works at the intersection of innovation, finance and place-based transformation — and this is exactly the perspective we aimed to bring to the discussion. During my presentation, I highlighted: 🌿 ClimAccelerator programmes – supporting start-ups with the knowledge, networks and funding they need to launch and scale climate solutions. 🌿 Place Finance Lab – a coalition designing innovative finance instruments to accelerate landscape regeneration and resilient local food and fibre economies, including the COMHAR-BIA cooperative biorefinery pilot in Ireland. 🌿I also emphasised the importance of collaboration and systemic approaches through initiatives such as the Green Horizons Farmers Network, the Soil Innovation Partnership (SIP), and research & innovation projects including HarvRESt project and Climate Farm Demo — all contributing to healthier soils, climate adaptation and resilient farming systems. The brokerage format created valuable space for meaningful exchanges, partnership building and even exploring funding pathways beyond Horizon Europe Cluster 6. A sincere thank you to the EU CAP Network team for the excellent organisation and for fostering a platform where innovation, finance and practice can truly connect. Looking forward to continuing the conversations and translating them into impactful collaborations across Europe. #BROInnovatingForAgriculture # ClimateInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #RuralDevelopment

Climate KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community, stimulating climate action through innovation, collaboration and place-based approaches   At the #BROInnovatingForAgriculture event, Stelios Dritsas presents: 🌿 ClimAccelerator programmes: provide start-ups with knowledge, networking and funding to kick-start and scale their climate solutions 🌿 Investing for 1.5° C Initiative: access to private co-investment and public EU funding guidance, customer matchmaking and peer learning 🌿 Place Finance Lab: a coalition designing innovative finance instruments to accelerate landscape regeneration & resilient local food/fibre economies. COMHAR-BIA (co-owned biorefinery model led by cooperatives) as a prominent pilot in Ireland. 🌿 Climate SAFE: Support package for start-ups in return for a future minority equity stake in the business. Includes access to an investors’ network, comprehensive impact assessment, and fast-track to public funding schemes. Also highlighted: ✔️ Green Horizons farmers Network: supporting farmers in adapting to climate change through collaboration, innovation and shared knowledge ✔️ Soil Innovation Partnership (SIP): connecting research, practice and investment to improve soil health ✔️ Research and innovation: HarvRESt project and Climate Farm Demo #BROInnovatingForAgriculture

Karen Chelangat, Chief Innovation Officer at Jacob's Ladder Africa (JLA), delivered a brief overview of the greenlabs Powering Food Systems Innovation Challenge and the journey of Cohort 2. She walked the audience through the vision behind greenlabs, a platform designed to identify and support early-stage, pre-seed innovators developing renewable energy solutions. The overview reinforced the partnership between Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) and Jacob's Ladder Africa (JLA) in driving youth-led solutions that respond to real challenges. The greenlabs Powering Food Systems Innovation Challenge Demo Day marks the culmination of weeks of refinement, mentorship, and growth, and today, these innovators step forward ready to demonstrate solutions that could shape the future of powered food systems. Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, MBA, MPA, EdD Lovelyn Okafor Rebecca Ndak Jacob's Ladder Africa (JLA) Oghenerukevwe Wilfred Olufunmilola Oremakinde Louis Wajeiya Somto Nsofor Karen Chelangat Sellah Bogonko, HSC, Taiwo Tella-Ndukwe Adetola Adegbayi Lesijolu Eite Eric-Nwabuzor Joy Ojakovo FCCA. FCA.MBA Oreoluwa Fawole Senami Anko Oreoluwa Ajayi, MGBCN, Loveth Walker Chiedozie Overcomer Emmanuel James ogunjobi Zainab Favour Ndika #CADEF #greenlabs #PoweringFoodSystems #RenewableEnergy #InnovationChallenge

🌊 From Intention to Access: A Founder’s Moment at the Blue Economy Summit. When I received the invitation from Sote Hub to attend the Blue Economy Summit, I approached it with one objective: strategic positioning. Before the summit began, I reviewed the speakers and stakeholders carefully. One person I was determined to connect with was Brenda Kibiku. My interest was clear — to explore how the Blue Economy can unlock scalable, decent jobs for youth through aquaculture, value addition, and climate-resilient enterprise models. Day 2 presented an unexpected opportunity. The SPARK Connect Cocktail was an invite-only session — a curated room of funders, ecosystem builders, and high-growth founders. Access was limited. Brenda Kibiku held a founder’s pass. She asked a question. I was the first to respond. That response became my entry into the room. Inside, the conversations were different. Less theory. More capital strategy. More scalability. More technology integration. More structured ecosystem building. For me, this was more than networking — it was market validation. It confirmed that the future of aquaculture in Africa will be built on: ✔ Climate resilience. ✔ Technology-enabled production. ✔ Structured value chains. ✔ Scalable financing mechanisms. At G-FARM AQUA-SOLUTIONS., we are building exactly at that intersection — aquaculture production, youth employment, clean water integration, and value-added market systems through Samaki Soko Hub. The Blue Economy is not just an environmental conversation. It is a capital opportunity. And the founders who prepare, position, and execute will define the next decade of sustainable growth in Africa. Grateful for access. David Ogiga Alvin Chole KENNETH NJIHIA Elevate Blue East Africa Ofek Liepaz Focused on scale. #BlueEconomy #ImpactInvesting #Aquaculture #ClimateTech #YouthEmployment #SustainableFinance #AfricaRising

Big News: Evola Cambodia Featured by D4D Hub! 🌍 Honored to see Evola Cambodia recognized by the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub alongside global innovators tackling climate change. We are dedicated to transforming food waste into high-quality animal feed. But what’s even more exciting is the digital innovation behind the scenes. I cannot wait to show you our work in action soon! 🎥✨ Stay tuned for the video reveal of our technology and factory in full swing.

Climate change is human-made, and so are the solutions.  Across Africa and the Asia-Pacific, Team Europe supports innovators who are tackling climate challenges through digital and green solutions:    🌱 Agritech  AgroSfer strengthens agricultural supply chains, while Access Agriculture supports farmers with practical, locally relevant knowledge for sustainable farming. Crustea Indonesia drives circular innovation in aquaculture, and THE SOURCE PLUS improves sustainable honey supply chains.    ⚡ Energy optimization  ICE Commercial Power empowers small business owners with reliable solar-powered solutions.    ♻️ Waste recovery  M-taka digitizes and strengthens the waste recovery value chain, improving livelihoods and cleaner urban environments. Evola Cambodia transforms food waste into animal feed.    🌍 Disaster monitoring  Hesotech GmbH  helps protect communities through disaster monitoring systems.    These are the innovators featured in the upcoming video series showcasing how digital and green solutions are transforming communities across Africa and the Asia-Pacific.     💡 Through the Digital & Green Innovation Accelerator (DGIx), #TeamEurope supports these innovators with mentorship, funding, and international exposure, enabling them to grow from ideas into scalable, impactful businesses.   Backed by the European Commission, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Agence Française de Développement, Expertise France, Enabel, Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, as part of #GlobalGateway, DGIx is helping build a stronger innovation ecosystem for green growth and digital inclusion. Big thanks to Kudzai Maraire Mubaiwa, a former DGI colleague who made the voice-over.      Local Actions. Global Impact.

Proud to see M-taka featured in the #TeamEurope post highlighting innovators advancing digital and green climate solutions across Africa and the Asia-Pacific. Through the Digital & Green Innovation Accelerator (DGIx), we are strengthening and digitizing the waste recovery value chain — improving livelihoods while building cleaner, more resilient cities. Local action. Global impact. ♻️

Over the past six months, as part of the Digital and Green Innovation (DGI) Action team, I had the opportunity to work closely with innovators across #Africa and the #Asia-Pacific who are developing practical solutions to address climate challenges. What stands out is how local, community-driven #innovation can create meaningful impact far beyond its immediate context. Small, targeted actions on the ground are contributing to broader global change. Over the coming weeks, we will be launching a series of videos featuring these innovators and their work. Stay tuned as these stories unfold.

The Engine is proud to mark 5 years of partnership with SVG Ventures | THRIVE, and announce an expanded strategic collaboration to scale Canadian agri-tech. Since 2021, our organizations have worked together to connect high-potential Canadian ventures to investment networks, commercialization expertise, and strategic industry partners. Together, we’ve helped elevate Canada’s presence within the global agri-food and climate technology ecosystem. Now, we’re building on that momentum. As global food systems face increasing pressure around emissions, productivity, and trade resilience, we're leading the way by supporting impactful solutions. Stronger alignment. Deeper capital networks. Global pathways for scale. Read the full announcement: English ➡️ https://ow.ly/YowA50YpQNi French ➡️ https://ow.ly/WSi150YpQNh #AgriTech #FoodTech #CleanTech #Innovation #TheEngineTurns5 Bioenterprise Canada

Proud to partner with Bioenterprise Canada as we continue working together to support and scale the next generation of agri-food and climate technology innovators. Through this collaboration, we’ve been able to strengthen Canada’s role in the global agri-food and climate innovation landscape, and we’re excited to keep that progress moving forward. By connecting founders with global partners, investors, and industry leaders, we can help accelerate the solutions needed to create a more resilient and sustainable food system. Looking forward to continuing this collaboration and seeing more Canadian innovation reach the global stage. https://lnkd.in/eeixDUCi