Projects selected for the Resilience Innovation Challenge 4 Food Security and Improved Income Generation (RIC4FIG) support in the Southern Africa RI Lab
The Trust Insects for Food (TIFF) is one of the Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SA RILab) innovation projects implemented in Dikgale Community of Limpopo Province in South Africa by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The project falls under the Resilience Innovation Challenge for Food Security and Improved Income Generation (RIC4FIG) pathway 1 (Improve life and entrepreneurial skills).
The Self Help Group (SHG) is one of the Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SA RILab) innovation projects implemented in Dikgale Community of Limpopo Province and Pyramid area of Pretoria in South Africa by Sinamandla. The project falls under the Resilience Innovation Challenge for Food Security and Improved Income Generation (RIC4FIG) pathway 1 (Improve life and entrepreneurial skills).
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The Mopane Worm for Improved Income Generation (MW4IIG) is one of the Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SA RILab) innovation projects implemented in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe by Ruzivo Trust. The project falls under the Resilience Innovation Challenge for Food Security and Improved Income Generation (RIC4FIG) pathway 2 (Diversify local economy for resilience).
The Mobile Solutions for Marginalised Communities (MOSMAC) is one of the Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SA RILab) innovation projects implemented in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe by a student from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. The project falls under the Resilience Innovation Challenge for Food Security and Improved Income Generation (RIC4FIG) pathway 3 (Transform agricultural practices and markets for resilience).
The Goats Value Chain for Prosperity (G4P) is one of the Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SA RILab) innovation projects implemented in Dikgale Community of Limpopo Province in South Africa by RAEIN-Africa. The project falls under the Resilience Innovation Challenge for Food Security and Improved Income Generation (RIC4FIG) pathway 2 (Diversify local economy for resilience).
The Food Security for Every Family is one of the Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SA RILab) innovation projects implemented in Chikwawa District of Malawi by Africa Windmill. The project falls under the Resilience Innovation Challenge for Food Security and Improved Income Generation (RIC4FIG) pathway 1 (Improve life and entrepreneurial skills).
The Baobab for Dollars in Beitbridge (B4D) is one of the Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SA RILab) innovation projects implemented in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe by RAEIN-Africa. The project falls under the Resilience Innovation Challenge for Food Security and Improved Income Generation (RIC4FIG) pathway 2 (Diversify local economy for resilience).
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The Goal of this contest is to engage students so they are part of the ecosystem of innovation that we are creating within the University and in South Africa.
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