?? Announcing the Shortlisted Teams for the Transformative Research Challenge! ??

We're excited to share the incredible teams shortlisted for the Transformative Research Challenge! These teams will receive mentorship from experts to refine their research proposals and prepare for their final presentation at the World Food Forum flagship event in October. Congratulations to all the teams! ??

?? The Role of Water in Transforming our Agrifood Systems

1. Drone/GIS for Healthier Schistosomiasis Outcomes: Teresa Thornton, Victoria Sobot, Aaron Lin, Jackson Lawrence

2. Enhancing Thai Agriculture Resilience: Biochar’s Role in Water Management: Suthasiny Sudprasert, Warapol Kasemsan, Pattamaphon Dumnui

3. Exploring Drought Coping Strategies in Urban Agriculture in Barcelona: Sergio Alejandro Urioste Daza, Mahdieh Khezrinejadgharaei, Yasmine Bedoui, Tianyu Zhang Jin

4. Aquatic Weed (Typha Domingensis) as Feed for Ruminants in Nigeria: John Olayinka Makinde, Ahmad Rufai Musa, Hannatu Charles

5. Transforming Disaster-Prone Areas into Productive Croplands: Nurlinda, Jihan Dwi Islami, Elok Surya Pratiwi, Afifatul Husna Al Adilah, Dema Azmir Hatta

6. Controlled Porosity-Based Subsurface Porous Vessel for Efficient Irrigation: Surbhi Sankhla, Nikhil Gehlot, Bhavya Singh Chauhan, Dharmendra Singh Sankhla, Khushi Thanvi

7. Solar Powered Irrigation: Coupling Agro-Volatics in Dry Farmlands: Samuel Nnaji, Sandra Ebiem, Lydia Chime

8. Sustainable Drought-Resilient Millet Farming in Marathwada to Achieve the SDGs: Rahul Kamble, Vidhya Wadmare, Shailesh Veer, Amol Dukare, Vishal Raut

9. LixiLab: Tackling Water Contamination with Biodesign and Community Engagement: Valentina Perez Escobar, Carolina Páez Vélez, Maria Valentina Forero Sierra, Maria Alejandra Parra García, Laura Camila Velasco Ortega

10. HydroHarvest: Integrating Smart Hydroponics and Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Agrifood Systems: Desly Kalonga, Lilia Mposha, Muluwa Lubinda, Chinyama Samatanda

11. Fragmented Water-Food Nexus Policies: An Analysis Through a Resilience Lens: Lydia Dai, Beniamin Strzelecki, Megi Marku, Pan Ei Ei Phyoe, Aya Mounir

12. WEF Nexus: Incentivising Groundwater Conservation with Solar Irrigation in India: Bhuvana Narayana Rao, Aditya Korekallu Srinivasa, Bhavya A. P

13. Assessing Sri Lanka Tank Irrigation for Agriculture and Climate Resilience: Sheriah Peries, Shihara Ferdinando, Thirandi De Silva

14. Erratic Rainfall Impact on Agrifood Systems in Upper West Region: Haruna Trumah, Abdul-Karim Ngoliba, Ousman Camara

?? Plant Breeding and Nutrition

15. Exploring Pearl Millet Crop-Wild Relatives for Rancidity and Quality Trait Breeding: Jagadeesh Kommineni, Sai Deekshith Kanakam, Shiva Kumar Reddy Mudedla

16. Exploration of Alternative Approaches for Phenotyping Blast in Finger Millet: Emmanuel Ejiet, Habibah Nalule, Ivan Chapu

17. WildCross - Harnessing Wild Sorghum for Fall Armyworm Resistance: Sarvesh Prabhu, Rishita Ghosh, Harpuneet Singh

18. Fungal Allies: Enhancing Crop Resilience with Mycoviruses: Mohammad Faraz Bhatti, Naeema Khanum, Zamin Ali

?? Food Loss and Waste

19. Use of Brew-Waste as a Substrate for Mushroom Cultivation: Fiorella Gentile, Magaly Zapata De Toffoli, Maria Florencia Carzon, Janice Chevallier, Ulises Alberto Fernando Videla

20. TTT-Processing Agency: Ahishakiye Saleh, Paradis Rita NIMUSABE, Kwizera Benita

21. Nutritious Animal Feed with High Quality Cassava Peel (HQCP): Martha Ofem Solomon Marytha, Gift John Arikpo Kokei, John Eteng Eyong Eyongson

22. Opportunities and Constraints to Zero Food Waste Shop Implementation: Alice Diana, Yara van Halteren, Abu Sayed

23. Indigenous Fermented Food in Southwestern China to Reduce Food Waste: Zeyuan Wang, Ao Huang, Yuxin Zhao, Xiaohui Liu

24. Promoting Sustainable Food Logistics for SMEs in Mumbai: Dipanjali Ghosh, Lovish Raheja, Keerthana V.

25. Unlocking the Potential of Charcoal Coolers for Post-Harvest Loss Reduction: Adeline UTETIWABO, Laurie Meghan Julius Agasaro, Claudine Kamanzi

26. Exploring the Nexus Between Post-Harvest Losses and Inclination to Importation: Precious Nutifafa, Xorlali Aximey, Mohammed Yakubu, Jacinta Dzagli

27. Ecorich Solutions: Joyce Rugano, Robinson Irekwa, Lucy Mwai, Lucille Maxine, Faith Chepkoech

28. Flaxseed Waste Valorization: Energy and Soil Remediation in Agriculture: Fatma Deniz Aydin, Seda Karadag Kilinc, Seyit Deniz Han

29. Harnessing Traditional Methods in Ampara to Reduce Food Waste & Emissions: Dishani Sisupalan, Harshika Mapa, Nirmal Kalubowila, Roshima Vithanage, Bharathi Ukwatta

30. DhanyaRaksha - IoT Approach to Map and Monitor Food-Grain Wastage in India: Sarvesh Prabhu, Rishita Ghosh, Harpuneet Singh

31. Initiatives to Reduce Food Waste at Tanzania’s Household Level: Seth Charles Mkisi, Mwasiti Ibrahim Kazinja, Shaban Mwangoda

32. Innovating Waste Reduction with Biodegradable Onion Leaf Film: Aboli Bhatlawande, Ayaz Mukarram Shaikh, Sangram Wandhekar, Pratyush Kumari Rath, Vaibhav Jadhav

33. Beyond the Catch: Reinventing Fish Processing to Reduce Wastes: An?l Axel Tellbüscher, Christina Zantioti, Wasseem Eman, Eliakim Kouakou Isaac Kouadio

?? Plant Based Food

34. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service of Natural Dyes in Benin: Hyacinthe Gbètoyénonmon WOUYOU, Mahaman Sabiou IDI ABBA, Nouroudine SALEY Boukari, Esquilin Balt HOUNDOFI

35. Greenpath Garden Project-Cultivating Plant-Based Change: Pierre Bizimana, Cecile Umuhoza, Benitus Niyompano, Gloria Ishimwe

36. Enhancing Nutrition and Texture of Meat Analogue via Microbial Consortium: Dorothy Cherotich, Millicent Kanario, Linda Sitati, Victor Ababu, Makena Mwiti

37. Culturally-Adapted Promotion of Plant-Based Diets in Sub-Saharan Africa: Geofrey Junior Waako, Mercy Koske, Faith Dhadho, Jean Calude Niyomugabo

38. Crafting Nutraceutical-Rich Healthy Food with Bay of Bengal Macro-Algae: Shakira Haider, Suresh Chakma, Arthita Barua

39. Revolutionizing Hospital Nutrition: Nutritious and Culturally-Appropriate Plant-Based Meal Innovation: Bai Nishran Candao, Evoyne Mae Galvan, Francine Beatriz Pradez, Inas Codarangan, Mowalim Kalim Jr.

40. Plant-Based Wild Foods and Indigenous Communities: Goureesh Bhat, Amith Patgar, Nandan Hegde

41. Sustainable Value Chain of Beetroot for Better Nutrition: Iraguha Mugisha Cyili Angelo, Twizerimana Joseph, Niyonizera Olive

42. Improving Sausages' Healthiness with Plant-Based Green Gram Protein Substitution: Alod Agako, Alinafe Manjawira, Samuel Elolu

43. Plant Protein Paradigm: Revolutionizing Health Through Dietary Awareness and Action: Margaret Nabukenya, Martha Among Adeke, Alod Agako

44. Sustainable Production of Plant Protein Through Corn Cob Fermentation: Dickson Simali Oduory, John Nduko, Linnet Mwangi

45. Mangrove Fruit Optimization for Sustainable Plant-Based Emergency Food Bars: Gusti Ayu Made Devta, Annisa Aurora Kartika, Pradipta Widyo Nugroho

?? Global One Health

46. Farmers First Health Paradigm: One Health Centered CSA: Amirreza (Abdolmotalleb) Rezaei, Saeedeh Azizi, Ehsan Gholifar

47. Community Education on Safe and Sustainable Bushmeat in Lagos, Nigeria: Sherril Masudi, Samuel Akpan, Nicholas Ngwili

48. Biosecurity Practices in Cameroon: Benjamin Bradley, Chan Pang Yang, Junior Mbowo, Danielle Jury Nono Ngansop

49. RVF Surveillance and Control Enhancement: Mukeshimana Denyse, Byiringiro Frank, Mabano Tresor

50. Molecular Detection and Burden Assessment: Yobsan Tamiru, Adugna Emane, Sena Zinabu, Wakuma Mitiku

51. Genomic Wastewater Surveillance for Avian and Human Influenza A Virus: Kizito Bello, John Yayi, John Isah, Promise Balogun, Abdulmajeed Abdulhameed

52. Molecular Characterization of Bacillus Anthracis: Abebe Olani, Matios Lakew, Bayata Sebeta, Gizat Almaw, Domenico Galante

53. Investigating Camel Brucellosis in Ethiopia’s Pastoral Regions: Bayeta Wakjira, Ababe Bulto, Dr. Biniam Tadesse, Dr. Matios Lakew, Dr. Hagos Asgedom

54. One Health in Action: Mobile-App and Suitcase-Lab for RVF Prevention: Ahmed Abdulkadir Hassan-kadle, Marian Muse Osman, Arianna Ceruti, Omar Abshir Omar, Aamir Muse Osman

55. Improving Intersectoral Communication Through Developing Digital Platform for Rabies Control: Yimesgen Tarekegn, Edula Kidane, Birhanu Hadush, Samson Yohanne, Berihu Gebrekidan

Stay tuned for more updates and best of luck to all the teams as they move forward in the challenge! ????

?? Register for the flagship event to see the final presentations live: https://www.world-food-forum.org/en