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Published 25. Mar 2025 by Fiona in
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ABALOBI shines among semifinalists in Global Food Challenge

The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge has announced its 2024 semifinalists, with South Africa’s ABALOBI earning recognition in the grand prize category. This year, nearly 1 200 submissions from 93 countries were received, showcasing innovations tackling urgent global food system challenges.

ABALOBI was selected for its innovative use of digital tools and training programmes that assist local fishers in adapting to climate change.

ABALOBI joins global innovators

In total, the Seeding The Future Challenge will award up to $1 million in funding, distributed across seed grant, growth grant, and grand prize winners. ABALOBI, as one of the semifinalists for the grand prize, competes for a share of the $250 000 available for top innovators. These funds are crucial for scaling up projects with the potential to shake up food production, address malnutrition, and create more resilient food systems.

By showcasing such innovations, the Seeding The Future Foundation provides a platform that connects innovators with global organisations like the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme, driving collaboration and investment.

According to Bernhard van Lengerich, founder of the Seeding The Future Foundation, the submissions received this year surpassed expectations, underscoring the growing urgency to address the challenges facing global food systems. “The abundance of creative and passionate teams developing novel solutions is truly inspiring,” said van Lengerich.