Food Innovation Nervecenter, a Nigerian Agritech Startup Shortlisted as 1 of the Top 10 Finalists for 2020 Food System Vision Prize by Rockefeller Foundation

Food Innovation Nervecenter, a Nigerian Agritech Startup Shortlisted as 1 of the Top 10 Finalists for 2020 Food System Vision Prize by Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation has shortlisted Food Innovation Nervecenter, a Nigerian agritech startup led by Adefolami Agunbiade from a pool of over 1,300 applicants from 110 nations as one of its top ten finalists for its 2020 Food System Vision Prize.

In October 2019, the Rockefeller Foundation launched the Food System Vision Prize. Since then, it has had over 1,300 visions submitted. The Prize was launched as an invitation for organizations, institutions, companies, universities, and governments across the globe to develop actionable solutions for the food systems of tomorrow.

The top 10 finalists, whose visions focus on Canada, China, India, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, and the United States were selected based on their potential to inspire real and positive innovations for the global food system. These should be actionable, concrete, and attainable by 2050. The objective is to tackle challenges tied to six themes: environment, diets, economics, culture, technology, and policy, while showing the systemic inter-dependencies between these themes.

“An esteemed panel of judges, including food system leaders from across academia, civil society and the private sector, reviewed the semi-finalist submissions and selected the 10 Finalists. The inspiring visions they have put forward paint a picture of a more hopeful future food system – one that is equitable, sustainable and can transform our planet and improve the diets and health of people across the globe,” said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.

Food Innovation Nervecenter‘s vision included six key food challenges for the region, from food waste to aging farmers, and outlines a multi-faceted plan to build a more regenerative and nourishing food system.

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Food Innovation Nervecenter is an organization under Darkpore Media Africa’s developmental project focused on transforming Sub-Saharan Africa into a collection of wealthy, close-knit, thriving communities that nourish themselves through safe, healthy meals from innovative sources that replenish the earth.

In September, the shortlisted persons will go on a three-month virtual Accelerator program. The Accelerator program will focus on stakeholder engagement, communications, action planning and storytelling and will provide mentorship opportunities for the finalists.

The ‘Top Visionaries’ for the prize will be announced in December 2020.