In this episode, produced by Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), we feature finalists from the WFF Startup Innovation Awards — a global competition spotlighting tech-driven agrifood solutions.

We speak with Miraal Kabir and Martin Turuta, co-founders of Safi, a Canadian-Rwandan startup using IoT to make milk safer and more accessible. As winners of the Digital Innovation in Food Processing Award, they share their mission, impact, and journey through the WFF Startup Innovation Challenge.

This episode of ‘Nutrition in 5 Minutes’ highlights lentils as a nutritious, affordable and sustainable food supporting healthy diets and agrifood systems.

In this episode, we sit down with June Syowia to explore how girls and young women can lead inclusive digital transformation, break down long-standing barriers in the tech world and shape a future where ICT is more accessible, equitable and empowering for all.

In this episode we’re joined by Professor Longbao Wei to explore how cutting-edge innovation, youth-led entrepreneurship and international collaboration are shaping the future of our agrifood systems. From the vision behind the Global AgriInno Challenge to real-world solutions driving sustainable change, this conversation dives into the power of partnership and innovation in building a more resilient, inclusive and food-secure world.

In this episode, Andrea Albanese discusses the pivotal role of African youth in transforming agrifood systems, advocating for sustainable development, and fostering intergenerational dialogue to shape Africa’s future.

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In this episode, Thanawat Tiensin, Director of FAO’s Animal Production and Health Division, explores how empowering youth and women in the livestock sector can drive sustainable practices, foster innovation, and create a more inclusive industry for the future.

In this episode, we welcome Sofia Cavalleri, member of the Youth Scientist Group and co-owner of RistoLab, to explore how sustainability, biodiversity, and slow living shape her innovative culinary experiences. From the "Taste Buds Reactivation Station" at last year’s World Food Forum to incorporating local biodiversity and promoting communal gardening, Sofia shares how RistoLab is redefining the future of food.

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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Rosemary Ostfeld, founder of Healthy PlanEat, about the power of local food systems, sustainable agriculture and how young people can lead the charge for a more sustainable future.