The Poultry Feed Accelerator Grand Challenge will surface and develop innovative ideas from business, government, civil society, and academia that have the potential to address systemic issues at any point in the poultry feed value chain. It will provide resources to further elaborate on up to ten ideas in preparation for submitting a more comprehensive financing proposal to key partners in 2026.
The Grand Challenge focuses on countries within the SADC — specifically Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique — where poultry markets are experiencing rapid growth driven by urbanisation, rising incomes, and increasing demand for affordable protein. These markets remain underserved, with per capita poultry consumption below regional averages despite significant growth potential. Expanding production and strengthening value chain capacity in these countries presents a strategic opportunity to improve food security, boost rural incomes—especially for women—and reduce dependence on imports while stimulating growth in related agro-industries.
The Grand Challenge will offer successful applicants up to $20,000 to fund comprehensive technical assistance in various areas. Expertise will be deployed to support the applicants to analyse, test, and structure their innovative ideas around affordable poultry feeds. This will entail coaching and mentorship that will enable them to present convincing and compelling pitch decks for subsequent inclusion in a financing proposal.
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