The Innovation Journey (IJ) Program 2024 for Ethiopian ag-tech companies.

Application Deadline:  March 14th, 2024

The Innovation Journey (IJ) program is an opportunity for cutting edge Israeli ag-tech companies and Ethiopian agriculture ecosystem stakeholders to engage with one another and explore partnerships for piloting innovative technologies, with the goal of bringing value to Ethiopia’s agriculture market and small/medium-scale farmers.

Eligibility Requirements

For Ethiopian stakeholders
 

• Existing activity in Ethiopia with small/medium scale farmers 
   
• Activity or relevance to one of our selected Focus Topics (crop protection, post-harvest, market linkages)
   
• Interest in technological dialogue
   
• Ability to conduct pilot or collaborate in case there is a match
   
• Availability to go through the program’s matchmaking process (4-6 hours spread over 3-4 months), including  a point of contact with relevant expertise to manage communication during the program

Benefits

For  Ethiopian counterparts, who choose to engage in the program, offer:

• APPLY for a grant of $25K to initiate a partnership*

• CONVENIENT ENVIRONMENT to explore relevant innovative technologies 

• ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS through the incorporation of new technologies as part of your operations

• WORK with Israeli innovative tech companies

• ENGAGE in dialogue with relevant partners in the field that are interested in collaborations

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For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Innovation Journey (IJ) Program