Food Security, Water & Agriculture
Why Food Security, Water & Agriculture?
As the global climate crisis intensifies worldwide, the MENA region faces unique challenges. Some of the most pressing issues revolve around food security, sustainable water management, and resilient agriculture. The region's vulnerability to water scarcity, rising temperatures, and extreme weather conditions poses a significant threat to its ability to feed growing populations.
The Food Security, Water & Agriculture program track of the Mega Green Accelerator looks to identify and empower the most promising game-changing innovations that can aim to ensure the delivery of long-lasting impact on the future of food, water, and agriculture in the MENA region.
“At PepsiCo, we’re doubling down on efforts to advance food security through collaboration, directing investments to interventions that have shown can build long-term solutions. Driving resilience across the value chain by working with new partners to transform agricultural systems is not just good for the planet – it’s also good for business and the economy at large. We’re seeing more young people from the region take up entrepreneurial ventures in this field, calling for more holistic infrastructure, resources, funding, and mentorship to scale these disruptive ideas. The Mega Green Accelerator, with our partners SABIC and AstroLabs, is an opportunity for the industry to come together and address underlying food security concerns by amplifying innovation born in the region.”
Eugene Willemsen CEO of PepsiCo, Africa, Middle East, and South Asia.
Apply to this program if:
Have a working MVP
Raising capital
Ready to be integrated
What kind of innovations are we looking for?
Why join the program?
As the region fast-tracks its sustainability drive, the opportunity is ripe for climate-focused companies to meet the escalating demand for green solutions. The program provides a high level of support and investment and equips forward-looking businesses to build towards a greener tomorrow.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Startups selected to join the program will have the opportunity to expand their network, gain exposure, and pitch their proposals to our founding partners, as well as their relevant industry and ecosystem partners.
ACCESS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Dubai Future District Fund, Venture Souq and Shurooq Partners will provide platforms for investment opportunities, mentorship in raising capital, and the chance to forge potential strategic partnerships.
LEARN FROM TOP-TIER INSTRUCTORS AND MENTORS
The 12-week online Mega Green Accelerator Program will focus on actionable and targeted topics to help you bring your startup to the next level.
ONE STARTUP WILL RECEIVE UP TO 30,000 USD IN CASH FUNDING
Thanks to a prize partner, Schneider Electric, the most impressive proposals could potentially have the opportunity to access cash funding of up to 30,000 USD.
Ready for your next big move?
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