[Ashoka PH] Join Grow Asia Innovation Challenge 2025: Advancing Agtech Innovations
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Heads up, startup founders and employees working in the agricultural space!
Grow Asia, in collaboration with the Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA), and Villgro Philippines, is launching the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge 2025: an initiative designed to identify and scale agricultural technology (AgTech) innovations that empower smallholder coconut, cacao, and coffee farmers.
What’s in it for startups?
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???? In-person innovation pitch opportunity at the PPSA Key Partners Meeting (April 2025)
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This program is ideal for early or growth-stage AgTech enterprises committed to advancing climate-smart agriculture. Solutions should leverage digital innovation to support smallholder farmers in the coconut, cacao, and coffee value chains through improved productivity, resilience, and market access.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Have solutions that focus on Climate-Smart Digital Agriculture, leveraging digital technologies to improve sustainability, efficiency, and resilience. This includes farmer traceability, logistics tools, and digital advisory solutions.
✅ Are committed to supporting the challenges of smallholder coconut, cacao, and coffee farmers in Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines.
Preference will be given to startups that have:
- Validated proof of concept or proven adoption/applicability in agricultural settings.
- Active operations or headquarters in Viet Nam, Cambodia, the Philippines, or Korea.
- Registered with local authorities at the time of application.
???? Apply Now: bit.ly/GAIC2025Applications
Don’t miss this chance to accelerate impact. Encourage your networks to apply by March 31, 2025 (11:59 PM +8 GMT).
???? For more information, visit: https://www.growasia.org/innovation-challenge-2025