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“The world URGENTLY needs to CHANGE the way it PRODUCES AND CONSUMES FOOD. In the coming decades, the global agricultural system must find ways to meet pressing but sometimes competing needs,” according to the ASEAN Guidelines on Sustainable Agriculture adopted by member nations in October 2022. Agriculture is in Southeast Asia’s DNA. However, several problems afflict this sector. The ASEAN Guidelines on Sustainable Agriculture are therefore designed to: 💡 underscore the IMPORTANCE and RELEVANCE of new sustainable and CIRCULAR AGRICULTURE policies, 💡 provide a TRANSITION MECHANISM where policies can be translated into STRATEGIES and then turned into PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, 💡 guide and promote STRATEGIES in SUSTAINABLE CIRCULAR AGRICULTURE, 💡 provide EXAMPLES of HOW TO DEVELOP agricultural sustainability, and 💡 encourage STAKEHOLDERS to INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY in their OPERATIONS and SUPPORT the DEVELOPMENT of sustainable and circular agriculture industries. The guidelines also cite the experiences of #thailand (Bio-Circular-Green economic model) and #europe (European Green Deal) in switching to more sustainable agriculture to provide insights for ASEAN countries. For more insights, read https://lnkd.in/dhR-iDSH, https://lnkd.in/g75vmSTT, and https://lnkd.in/gKk-B3-f. How can we - #innovators , #entrepreneurs , #startups , and #smallbusiness - contribute to having sustainable life on our planet by TRANSFORMING the way our food is made and consumed? WinSolutions | Winning Impact supports and invests in startups and SMEs with viable disruptive innovations in #biodiversity, #healthyfood, #nutrition, #healthcare and #renewableenergy spaces.

Curated Opportunities for Agribusinesses, November, 2024 (Part III)   1. MassChallenge believes startups and corporations can play a unique role in bringing new disruptive ideas to the table. In the challenges first 6 years over 2,300 startups have applied to take part with over 390 of these being connected to our partners. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dXRKwSu3   2. BRIDGE in Agriculture (BiA) is dedicated to making affordable capital and technical support easily accessible for SMEs in the agribusiness sector in Ghana with a keen focus on equipping the youth and women with the necessary skills to not just secure employment Apply here: https://lnkd.in/degJYVs7   3. The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has launched a joint programme with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and FAO in Tanzania in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture to support the development of a vibrant data ecosystem in Agriculture which can be leveraged by the private and public sectors to catalyse data-driven innovation in the agriculture. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dM7hMV6t   4. Women in Triticum Early Career Award Application calls for applications. Priority is given to applicants at the pre-professoriate level. Apply here:  https://lnkd.in/d6trpKdQ   5. The African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII) hosted by the African Agri Council NPC is the global meeting place for agrifood investment in Africa. Bringing together over 800 key stakeholders – from governments, banks, financiers, investors, project owners, project developers, commercial farmers and the agro and food processing industry – to discuss trends that will likely influence food and agribusiness economics over the next decade in Africa. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dMxWD5v   6. The annual Aquaculture Africa Conferences which have been a great success, starting in Egypt (2022) and in Zambia (2023). Tunisia will host the 3rd Aquaculture Africa Conference from 19-22 November 2024, at its majestic city of Hammamet. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8sfmJgv   7. Food & Kitchen Kenya showcases an amazing array of products, equipment and machinery presented by exhibitors from over 26 countries. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dkwFbZfr   Don’t hesitate to connect with us on any of our dedicated platforms for direct updates. 1️⃣ Agribusiness Investment Community: https://lnkd.in/ghbQTwuz 2️⃣ AfCFTA MSMEs Community on Telegram: https://lnkd.in/dn4qNVsc 3️⃣ Follow our WhatsApp channel for weekly agribusiness opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dXtzPcBg Do reach out to us at Research Desk Consulting Limited for your agribusiness advisory, business plan, and grant writing services! #rdcdiaries #AgribusinessOpportunities #SeizeTheOpportunity #agribusinessfunding #MSMEGrowth #FinancingMSMEs

Foodyworm’s Sustainable Insect Protein Gains Global Momentum with Strong Technological Backing Korean startup Foodyworm is quickly establishing itself as a pioneer in the insect-based solutions industry. Since its inception in 2016, the company has attracted a cumulative investment of 7 billion KRW (approximately 5.2 million USD), highlighting investor confidence in its innovative approach. Over the years, Foodyworm has demonstrated consistent growth, with its sales reaching 2.5 […] The post Foodyworm’s Sustainable Insect Protein Gains Global Momentum with Strong Technological Backing first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News . The post Foodyworm’s Sustainable Insect Protein Gains Global Momentum with Strong Technological Backing appeared first on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News . #koreatech #Tech #koreastartup #KoreaTechnews #Koreastartupnews

🌱As Singapore continues to establish itself as a hub of agricultural innovation, we are excited to spotlight the trailblazing startups who are making it happen! They're adopting cutting-edge technologies and pushing boundaries to revolutionise the industry with their fresh strategies, commitment, and innovative ideas! 📍Let's call attention to these startups and their commendable efforts! Dive into it here: https://lnkd.in/gssRpVhz Featured in the article: 🔸 Vertical Oceans Founded by Enzo Acerbi & John F. Diener. They're tackling aquaculture in a unique way: farm-to-fork shrimp in vertical aqua towers! 🔸 Bioark Founded by Jeremy Chua, a leading name in the intersection of Agriculture and Biotechnology. 🔸 Moo Ma led by Brian Reddy is leveraging Big Data & IoT for smarter, more efficient dairy farming. 🔸 Meet DCX Founded by Frank Gouverne & Stephen Edkins. They're running a fully integrated, digital marketplace for physically trading agricultural commodities. 🔸 Olam Agri Brasil is making an impact in food, feed, and fibre in high-growth emerging markets. 🔸 Taste the innovative plant-based food from UMAMI UNITED , led by Hiroto Yamazaki. 🔸 WasteX provides solutions for different industries to generate financial benefits, productivity gains, and positive environmental impact. 🔸 Last but not least, GRANDBIO.SOLUTIONS is creating technology for mining high-quality mushroom protein which has numerous applications. Inspired by their stories? Excited to learn more about them? You’re just a click away! #AgricultureStartups #Singapore #AgTech #Startups #Innovation #BioTech #Sustainability

Curated Opportunities for Agribusinesses, November, 2024 (Part II) 1. The FoodTech 500 showcases selected international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies using a unique methodology to rank them based on their business size, digital footprint, and sustainability practices. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eMP64QU 2.  An Open Call for Innovation to address barriers to enable the production of more food with efficient and sustainable usage of water and energy along the value chain from farming to end-users, and to impact food security, gender, and poverty reduction in an environmentally sustainable way. Individual awards ranges between 40,000 and 250,000 US Dollars depending on the type of funding requested. Apply here: https://we4f.org/apply-sca.   3.  Agricultural Value Chain Development and Market explores Value Chain, its concepts, principles and approaches and its role in sustainable economic development, Value Chain Development and Actor Empowerment, analyse the Value Chain using a variety of tools and steps, identifying constraints and opportunities for innovation, identify the steps for building engagement among and between chain actors, Set up an effective monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment plan for a VCD&AE process. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dqSV2_Te   4. The CDRI Fellowship Programme invests in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions towards disaster and climate resilient infrastructure. The Fellowship provides financial support, peer learning and capacity development opportunities to promote transformative, actionable and scalable solutions designed to create a global multi-disciplinary pool of future-ready professionals and practitioners who will help shape resilient infrastructure systems to prepare for an uncertain future. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dU-fpuUR   5. P4G is now accepting applications for partnerships working on climate mitigation or adaptation solutions in the areas of climate-smart agriculture, food loss and waste, water resilience, zero emission mobility and renewable energy. P4G will provide grant funding and technical assistance to help the early-stage business in the partnership become investment ready. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ekvejDNa Don’t hesitate to connect with us on any of our dedicated platforms for direct updates. 1️⃣ Agribusiness Investment Community: https://lnkd.in/ghbQTwuz 2️⃣ AfCFTA MSMEs Community on Telegram: https://lnkd.in/dn4qNVsc 3️⃣ Follow our WhatsApp channel for weekly agribusiness opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dXtzPcBg Do reach out to us at Research Desk Consulting Limited for your agribusiness advisory, business plan, and grant writing services! #rdcdiaries #AgribusinessOpportunities #SeizeTheOpportunity #agribusinessfunding #MSMEGrowth #FinancingMSMEs

Get ready to dive into the world of Singapore's AgTech startups revolutionizing Asia's agriculture industry. Our latest article is an exciting showcase of innovative companies changing the face of agriculture and farming in Asia. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dAmvjHBZ Featuring: Vertical Oceans Founded by Enzo Acerbi and John F. Diener, leading the way in aquaculture with their incredibly sustainable vertical aqua towers. MOOMA Founded by Brian Reddy, leveraging IoT and Big Data to revolutionize dairy farming and tackle global food security. Farmcity Founded by Kelly Ann Yeo and Wesley Oxenham, with their mission to empower communities to grow their own food. Olam Agri, providing food, feed, and fibre in high-growth emerging markets with its expertise in processing capabilities. CMO on Wheels, a Web3 marketing agency and MarTech marketplace aiding businesses with digital transformation. UMAMI UNITED Founded by Hiroto Yamazaki, adding a unique twist to the alt-protein market with their innovative Japanese ingredients. WasteX, offering solutions for agriculture and industry with their mission to generate financial gains, productivity growth, and positive environmental impact. Join us in learning from these trailblazing entrepreneurs and companies changing the game in AgTech. Share your thoughts and insights on how they are reshaping the future of Asia’s agriculture industry. #AgTech #Startups #Innovation #Sustainability #Agriculture #AsiaTech #SingaporeStartups

See you next week RFSI Excited to be hosting the Innovation Pitch session on Day 1. Don't miss it! It was tough choosing and honestly I did ask Sarah Day Levesque if we could have 10 pitches. Food systems are complex but incredibly collaborative, there are no silver bullets but we need an ecosystem of innovators to accelerate this change to regenerative food system. Never the less, we have decided on 4 innovators. Nicolas Enjalbert from SeedLinked - Decentralised seed breeding platform, with thousands of growers using it, reviewed over 3000+ varitities for performance and taste. Michael Cully from Susterre - pioneering the use of ultra-high pressure water jets in row crop planting applications. The technology promotes regenerative practices like no-till farming and cover crops on a permanent basis. Cate Havstad-Casad from Range Revolution - The world’s first regenerative leather luggage and handbag company. Built bottom up supply chain for regenerative leather. Stopping over 5m hides going to waste. Rusty Hinges Ranch (Rooted) Rebuilding local food systems, with regenerative whole meal boxes direct to family homes. Leveraging nutrient density measurements and match with individual needs. https://lnkd.in/eed8pk_V

-Empowering Indonesia's Future Through a Digital Food Ecosystem- In today's rapidly evolving digital age, the integration of technology into our food ecosystem is not just an innovation—it's a necessity. A robust digital food ecosystem holds the promise of transforming agriculture, enhancing food security, and promoting better health for Indonesia's future generations. By leveraging advanced technologies, we can ensure efficient farming practices, reduce food waste, and improve the distribution of nutritious food across the nation. Digital solutions enable farmers to access real-time data, optimize their yields, and connect directly with markets, thus increasing their productivity and income. Moreover, a digital food ecosystem supports transparency and traceability, ensuring that the food on our tables is safe and of the highest quality. With better access to healthy and sustainable food options, we can address malnutrition and foster a healthier, more resilient population. Ready or not, we will embrace the power of digital transformation in our agribusiness sector to build a healthier, more prosperous Indonesia. The future is digital, and it's in our hands to shape it.

🇲🇾 Qarbotech secured a $1.5M seed extension to expand its photosynthesis-enhancing tech, which boosts plant yields by up to 60% Using carbon quantum dots, the Malaysian startup’s technology improves sunlight absorption, reduces carbon emissions, and optimises fertiliser use, cutting fertiliser needs by 10-30%. The technology has been successfully tested on farms in Malaysia and Indonesia, where a pilot project with PT Iceh Agro Indonesia on 400 hectares of rice fields increased yields by up to one tonne per hectare, significantly improving farmer incomes. With plans to build a new manufacturing facility, Qarbotech is eyeing expansion into Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries. The startup also plans to enter the South African market next year. Chor Chee Hoe, Dr. Suraya Abdul Rashid, Amirul Merican Key investors 💰: 500 Global, Better Bite Ventures, ID Capital Pte, EQT Foundation, and Epic Angels.  ✉️ Hungry for more updates on biotech-enabled agrifood businesses and breakthroughs? Devour the free subscription: betterbioeconomy.com

17 FoodTech Funds and Funding Rounds from the last 7 days 💸 The US state of Illinois is investing $680 million to create the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing TechHub. 🤑 Cibus Capital LLP secured $645 million across two funds to support mid-market and late-stage agrifood companies contributing to more efficient, less resource-intensive food production. Portfolio includes BeeHero and Borealis Foods. 💰 The Qatar Development Bank is managing a $100M fund to support startups in the country working within sectors including fintech, clean tech, agritech, B2B SaaS, health tech, marketplaces, proptech, AI & ML and robotics. 🐟 Hatch Blue raised €75 million at the second close of its latest fund, with which it will support up to 15 European companies focused on ocean technology, aquaculture and blue carbon. 🏭 ProteinDistillery secured €15 million seed funding. It uses biomass fermentation to create new protein ingredients, it will use the funds to support the launch of Europe's first protein-competence centre in the South of Germany. 💵 Protein Industries Canada is investing CAD $13.2 million into advancing the country’s fava bean ecosystem. 🥗 Bene Bono raised €10 million in a funding round led by AVP (AXA Venture Partners) and 2050. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The University of Edinburgh spinout Wobble Genomics secured €9.9 million to commercialise its novel approach to RNA sequencing, which could be used in drug development, research, ag and ecology. 🌾 Jupiter Ionics raised $9M to develop carbon-neutral “green” ammonia for the agriculture sector. 🇸🇬 Ai Palette secured $5.7 million Series A funding to expand its AI-powered platform, to help food companies ‘accelerate and de-risk the product innovation process’. 🤍 Swiss startup Cultivated Biosciences raised $5 million seed funding to scale production of its yeast-derived fermented cream. 🍙 Umaro Foods secured $3.8M to scale production of its seaweed-based bacon as it gears up for a retail launch. 🐶 Plant-based dog food brand PawCo Foods raised $2 million in seed funding led by Elevate Ventures. 🇨🇦 Opalia, based in Canada, raised CAD $2M in a funding round led by Netherlands-based Hoogwegt Group to scale its cell-based milk towards commercialisation. 🇺🇸 Van Heron Labs secured $1.1 million seed funding, in a round led by FoodLabs, to develop precision nutrition strategies for maximising cell growth using genetics, bioinformatics and AI. 🥛 Plant-based milk company MALK Organics closed a funding round led by the Benvolio Group and Rotor Capital. 💰 Agricultural insights platform Gro Intelligence secured some ‘11th hour funding’ just after reportedly laying off 60% of its workforce. Mahsa Vazin, Jennifer Côté, Dimitri Zogg, Tomas Turner, Marie-Alix M., Rebecca Vaught, Beth Zotter, Somsubhra GanChoudhuri, Marco Ries Richard Kuo, Grégoire Carlier, Sven Ripoche, Claire LAURENT, Carsten Krome https://lnkd.in/eeWgyvaa