Among the announcements made at this year’s RiseUp Summit of the decade is that Pepsico’s Greenhouse Accelerator program is now accepting applications for its second edition in the MENA region. Startups that offer technological solutions in the agriculture world are encouraged to apply, and funding will focus on those addressing some of the most intractable challenges facing agriculture today.
The Greenhouse Accelerator Program is a Pepsico initiative focused on sustainable breakthrough innovations in agriculture. “Achieving sustainable economic development and food security are critical at PepsiCo, and startups can help unlock unique and disruptive solutions to help realize these goals and foster a sustainable future for generations to come. The Greenhouse Accelerator program is a golden opportunity […] for startups to expand their network, identify gaps and opportunities in their business, and gain a wealth of knowledge…,” said Mohamed Shelbaya, CEO of PepsiCo North Africa.
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