Innovation Journey (IJ)

Summary:

The Innovation Journey (IJ) Program 2024 provides an opportunity for Ethiopian agriculture ecosystem stakeholders to collaborate. The program aims to pilot innovative technologies that bring value to Ethiopia’s agriculture market and small/medium-scale farmers. It is an initiative of JDC’s TOV (Tikkun Olam Ventures) agricultural development program, leveraging technology to transform the lives of Ethiopian farmers.

Application Requirements:

• • Ethiopian Stakeholders:
    • Existing activity in Ethiopia with small/medium-scale farmers.
    • Relevance to one of the selected Focus Topics (crop protection, post-harvest, market linkages).
    • Interest in technological dialogue.
    • Ability to conduct pilots or collaborate.
    • Availability for the program’s matchmaking process.

Benefits:

• • Learn about Ethiopia’s agricultural ecosystem and explore the specific market of small and medium-scale farmers.
  • Design business models adjusted to the “Base of the Pyramid.”
  • Engage in dialogue with relevant partners interested in collaborations.
  • Ethiopian counterparts can also apply for a similar grant and explore innovative technologies.

Type:

• • The IJ Program is a pedagogical grant supporting the use of generative AI in teaching and learning.

Award and Location:

• • Up to $25,000 per project.
  • The program operates in Ethiopia.

Deadline:

• • There isn’t a specific application deadline mentioned

For more details, you can visit the official program page.