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Agriculture

Catherine Francis Mangare AI Sticky Post
Africa

Zindi’s Silent Revolution: How a Tanzanian Lecturer is Building Africa’s Next Generation of AI Leaders

In a quiet lab nestled within the tree-lined campus of Sokoine University of Agriculture, a quiet revolution is underway. Catherine Francis Mangare, a 35-year-old assistant lecturer turned PhD researcher, is one of the most unlikely yet formidable forces shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Tanzania. “Before, I didn’t even know about Zindi Africa,” she said, referring to the pan-African data science platform that has … Continue reading Zindi’s Silent Revolution: How a Tanzanian Lecturer is Building Africa’s Next Generation of AI Leaders

Faustine Ngila
Climate KIC
Global

Climate KIC champions innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two major initiatives in Ireland

Press Release – Dublin, 9 April 2025 – Climate KIC is driving forward innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two innovative programmes designed to support start-ups and entrepreneurship support organisations (ESOs) in Ireland. These initiatives, the 2050 Accelerator and the programme “Nurturing entrepreneurship support organisations and start-ups for AI-driven climate action”, will empower high-potential ventures and organisations to develop transformative solutions for sustainability challenges.  The 2050 Accelerator  … Continue reading Climate KIC champions innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two major initiatives in Ireland

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ATLAS
Africa, Europe

ATLAS Launches Groundbreaking 2×30 Challenge at Davos: Doubling Investments in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems by 2030

Press Release – Paris, France – 20 January, 2025 – At this year’s World Economic Forum, ATLAS (Agricultural Transitions Lab for African Solutions, an initiative of the Paris Peace Forum) is unveiling the 2×30 Challenge, which calls for doubling annual investments in Africa’s agri-food systems by 2030 – from $50 billion to $100 billion. This is a transformative step toward building more productive and resilient food systems across the continent. African agriculture currently receives less than 3% … Continue reading ATLAS Launches Groundbreaking 2×30 Challenge at Davos: Doubling Investments in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems by 2030

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sistema
Global

Sistema.bio Secures $15M in Additional Financing to Accelerate Global Expansion

October 14, 2024 Nairobi, Kenya, Oct 14, 2024 – Sistema.bio, a global leader in biogas technology, announces it has secured a package of US$15 million in financing to fuel its global growth. The company has grown its sales by over five times in the last three years, driven by deep climate, economic and health impacts for farmers worldwide. The current funds will support the continued growth … Continue reading Sistema.bio Secures $15M in Additional Financing to Accelerate Global Expansion

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