🚀 Applications are now open!
@IFAD has launched the Moonshots for Development Open Innovation Challenge — a USD 2M IFAD-sponsored global grant, co-financed by @ADB_HQ, @IDB_Lab, @esa and @EIIS_EU.
We’re calling growth-stage innovators to pilot solutions that strengthen:
🌱 Climate resilience
🌾 Smallholder livelihoods
🤝 Inclusive rural development
🔎 Focus areas include insurance, digital extension, agroecology & fragility — with AI & geospatial solutions encouraged.
🤝 Delivered with partners including Accelerate for Impact Platform of CGIAR, Alliance Bioversity-CIAT, European Space Agency, & the International Innovation Hub in Montpellier, as part of the #MoonshotsForDevelopment Alliance.
🗓️ Apply by 30 March 2026
👉 Apply: https://t.co/b4MyaEkdwA
👉 Learn more: https://t.co/pxaoM8fWu8
#OpenInnovation #InnovationForImpact #AgTech #ClimateAction #IFAD
🇯🇵イタリア館では、2025大阪・関西万博のテーマウィーク「生活必需:食料、衣���、シェルター」が開催され、@MisocialTW が推進する学生を対象とした3日間の革新的なデジタルセミナーとワークショップが行われる
🇮🇹Al #PadiglioneItalia entra nel vivo la settimana tematica di #Expo2025 #Osaka 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲: 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 con un’iniziativa di didattica digitale innovativa e laboratoriale tra studenti 🇮🇹🇯🇵 promossa dal @MIsocialTW per esplorare il valore del #cibo come linguaggio universale di dialogo, cooperazione e visione condivisa del futuro
@eiis_eu
🟢🟢🟢"Il mondo agricolo di oggi va riorganizzato secondo un approccio di #sostenibilità integrata. Andiamo verso un modello agricolo formato da aziende più grandi, o aggregazioni, che possono accedere alle più recenti #innovazioni. Solo così puó essere garantita la sostenibilità ambientale, sociale ed economica di cui necessitiamo. Per questo è fondamentale fare rete tra #imprese per continuare a formare nuove professionalità che sappiano gestire le ultime tecnologie. L'@Arnaldocaprai è sede didattica di un ITS per incentivare la #formazione in campo attraverso l'uso del #digitale. Il mondo agricolo è di fronte a una rivoluzione dove la formazione e le dimensioni faranno la differenza e potranno contribuire a costruire un settore sempre più produttivo, innovativo e sostenibile" 🌱
🗣️Così @mcaprai , imprenditore di #Confagricoltura, intervenuto a Eiis Summit 2025, in corso a Palazzo Taverna, Roma.
#noisiamoconfagricoltura #confagricoltura #sustainability #agritech @eiis_eu@ca_pratesi
"Oggi c'è consapevolezza che nessuna delle sfide di fronte a noi, tra cui la sostenibilità, si può affrontare senza un'industria forte. Per questo è importante andare nella direzione di una semplificazione normativa e di investimenti"
🎤 @CorazzaEP al
EIIS Summit 2025 @eiis_eu
🌍 Excited to join the #EIIS2025 European Innovation Summit, May 16–17 at Palazzo Taverna, Rome!
We kick off tomorrow with a Fireside Chat between #IFAD President Álvaro Lario & #EIIS DG Andrea Geremicca on how innovation can transform rural futures.
On May 17 at 10:15 AM, I’ll join the panel on Emerging Technologies for Climate Action with leaders from @WFP, Barilla, and the Global Blockchain Business Council.
We’ll explore how #blockchain, #geospatial tech & digital platforms drive inclusive #ClimateAction.
Proud to represent @IFAD.
🔗 https://t.co/ibjEAd1Dkl
#InnovationForImpact #DigitalAgriculture #BlockchainForDevelopment #Sustainability
EIIS SUMMIT 2025 🌍♻️
🗓️16 maggio
🕚11.00
📍Palazzo Orsini Taverna, Roma
🎤Intervento di
@CorazzaEP al panel:
“Strategies for sustainability
Overcoming conundrums”
@eiis_eu
The Summit's objective is to explore how groundbreaking innovation can shape a sustainable and regenerative future. It is designed for those who believe that innovation is the key to transforming both traditional businesses and emerging enterprises, accelerating a just transition
https://t.co/Myxj025ZQT
Our Future
The EIIS 2025 Summit is an exclusive event that brings together international organizations, leading companies, NGOs, and European institutions to foster cooperation and sharing.
@IFAD and @RaiPlay have been collaborating for the last 3 yrs in initiatives to support skills development in youth for advocacy and communications of critical themes in international and #ruraldevelopment. This year, we have enhanced this partnership through the Youth Lab (#YLAB) at #PrixItalia, where #IFAD delivered an #InnovationLab on how to make an ethical use of #AI for media and communications and in line with the objective to protect the digital identity and data privacy of small scale farmers. I was highly inspired by this year's cohort of talented and principled youth and look forward to seeing their ideas prosper!
To watch the full episode on RaiPlay please visit: https://t.co/LdeHAAl82h
⏰ LAST DAY TO APPLY! 🌍 Exciting Opportunity: TWO (2) Fully Funded Scholarships for the Food & Sustainability Certificate Programme! 🌱
🤝 In partnership with the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (EIIS), IFAD is offering two full #scholarships to participate in the Food & Sustainability Certificate Programme.
📋 Selection Criteria:
✔Be a citizen of an IFAD C-list country.
✔Be 35-year-old or younger.
✔Proven interest in innovation and agri-food systems.
✔Be a graduate of a UN recognised academic institution (see list here) in international affairs, economics, engineering, innovation or related field.
✔Be fluent in English.
📝 How to Apply:
Submit your application by 12:00 CEST, Friday, 4 October 2024 through this link:
https://t.co/KPDuSVQqLv
As the new academic year starts, I am excited to co-lead a new edition of the #Food & #Sustainability Certificate Program by @eiis_eu in partnership with @IFAD. Together with 60 passionate individuals
from over 25 countries and globally-recognised #innovation experts such as Jeffrey Sachs, Jo Puri, Dr Indran A. Naidoo, and Advit Nath, we will share experiences, research results and findings, #knowledge and good practices to design, develop and deliver innovation initiatives that deliver #results and #impact.
To learn more about the Program starting in October:
🌐 https://t.co/aEQzMWFiDa
Don't miss out on a chance to win a FULL #SCHOLARSHIP for the #FoodTalentCamp 2024 sponsored by @IFAD in partnership with #EIIS! Apply by May 2nd at 23:59 CEST to be one of the lucky 20 participants to receive this prestigious scholarship!
The Food Talent Camp is a four-day immersive training program that provides participants with the opportunity to learn about agri-food systems, interact with industry experts, and visit partner companies. The scholarship covers all expenses, including tuition, flights, meals, and accommodation.
To be eligible, applicants must be citizens of an #IFAD C-list country (https://t.co/QSl6wHQUxO), be 35 years old or younger, have a proven interest in innovation and agri-food systems, be a graduate of a #UN-recognized academic institution in international affairs, economics, engineering, innovation, or a related field, and be fluent in English.
To apply, submit a 500-word motivation letter, a one-page CV, and contact information for two professional and one personal reference. The application deadline is May 2nd at 23:59 CEST. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Apply now to be a part of this transformative experience and take the first step towards a successful career in agri-food systems!
🔗 https://t.co/Zh0QiX6Lf4
Action-packed week at #FoodTalentCamp! Participants engaged in field visits to top agri-food companies, interacted with leading industry experts. We spoke to @nabukenyasarah0 from #Uganda to get insights on her journey! #FoodInnovation
#FoodTalentCamp Day 1: @nabukenyasarah0 made a case for partner companies to expand their distribution channels to countries like #Uganda. She also learned how data can drive sustainability in agriculture & benefit small-scale farmers. Stay tuned! #FoodInnovation@gladysHmorales
#FoodtalentCamp insight.
"Training & tech. helps farmers analyze info. on weather & soil, leading to optimized planting & sustainable practices. This translates to better yields, healthier crops & stronger markets!" @nabukenyasarah0#FoodInnovation@gladysHmorales