{"id":9195,"date":"2025-01-22T09:11:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T06:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conas.sua.ac.tz\/informatics\/?p=9195"},"modified":"2025-01-23T09:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T06:49:09","slug":"where-ideas-take-flight-a-foodland-innovation-wins-second-place-at-the-youth-ignite-pitch-event-in-dar-es-salaam-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conas.sua.ac.tz\/informatics\/where-ideas-take-flight-a-foodland-innovation-wins-second-place-at-the-youth-ignite-pitch-event-in-dar-es-salaam-tanzania","title":{"rendered":"Where ideas take flight: a FoodLAND innovation wins second place at the Youth Ignite pitch event in Dar es Salaam \u2013 Tanzania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">Last November 2024, Ms. Christina Josephat, a master\u2019s student from Department of Food Science and Agro-processing and Mr. Frank Thomas a master\u2019s student from the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, whose research are partially funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/project\/\">FoodLAND Project<\/a> had a privilege to be selected out of 1000 applications of <a href=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/portfolio\/youth-ignite\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Youth Ignite Student Founders Fellowship<\/a> under Starthub Africa. Youth Ignite pitch competition is for ideathon. It was a collaborative event where participants brainstorm innovative ideas and solutions, often within a competitive timeframe. For our MSc. Students, they pitched a charcoal blanket that reduces fruit spoilage during storage at the local markets. It was not an easy competition because out of more than 20 teams who participated in the ideathon, only 3 best teams had to be selected. They were trained for two days on the Lean Business Model Canvas that helped them view their idea if could be turned to a profitable business and best 3 teams with one representative from each team, would be selected based on the business model to join the boot camp at National pitch competition in Dar es Salaam. Surprisingly, <a href=\"https:\/\/sua.ac.tz\/\">SUA<\/a> team with a brand name \u2018Fruit Secure Solution\u2019 was among the best 3 teams selected to join National Pitch Event.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Participants4-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">The event was held in Dar es salaam, Tanzania bringing the innovators together with 29 other best teams of young innovators from 10 universities across Tanzania to present their creative and innovative business ideas. The teams at the boot camp were separated into groups, technical team and manufacturing team. <a href=\"https:\/\/sua.ac.tz\/\">SUA<\/a> team was recognized as a manufacturing team. The journey began with the boot camp that provided in-depth training on unique value proposition, channels for different product, customer segments, branding, revenue streams of the product, customer relationship management, compliance and business formalization and leadership.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Participants2.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Participants.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">Along with the training 50% of the score were rated from the coachers depending on the daily activities performed at the camp. The competition looked to be challenging because some of the young innovators were already making money from their ideas making a great impact in the communities. Also, each participant at the boot camp had the eager to win the prize so more efforts were observed making the competition feel intense and challenging. The rest of 50% scores were obtained at the national pitch event from the selected judges. The training gave participants the necessary skills to refine their business ideas and communicate them effectively to the judges.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Participants3-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">After a week of training, one student from <a href=\"https:\/\/sua.ac.tz\/\">SUA<\/a>, Christina Josephat was able to prepare a pitch deck under the supervisions of the Starthub coachers (Mr. Arnold Mgaga, Mrs. Laura Mgaga, Miss Cynthia and Mr. Brian) but also from her teammate Frank Thomas and mentors from FoodLAND Project (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conas.sua.ac.tz\/informatics\/prof-camilius-sanga\">Prof. Camilius Sanga,<\/a> Dr. Suleiman Rashid and Dr. Emmanuel Ndetto) based on the problem, solution, market size, traction, competitors, call to action and team members. During the National Pitching Event, several judges who were to select winners were founders from outstanding companies such as <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenpot.co.tz\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Goldenpot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neurotech.africa\/\">NeuroTech Africa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ipfsoftwares.com\/\">Ipf and #iLink Software<\/a>. <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">Several other<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b> angel <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">investors, investors, capital venture, stakeholders, partners and customers were also invited to attend the event, and listen to the groundbreaking ideas. It was an exciting moment for business idea competitors but also a moment full of eagerness whether their ideas are going to be attracted by the pitched innovation judges. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Participants4-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">Ms. Christina Josephat pitched the solution to reducing postharvest fruit losses at local markets by offering affordable, portable and ecofriendly, smart cooling solution known as Charcoal Blanket. It was installed with different sensors to measure different parameters automatically. The smart storage facility reduces temperature storages without electricity that extended the shelf life of avocados from 3 to 9 days. The team of 4 judges recognized the potential impact of this innovative idea and were impressed with the technology, though great concerns were on why charcoal from tress and size of the facility being small. The answer for this question was that we promoted the use of charcoal from waste materials.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blanket.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fruits-in-and-out-the-blanket.jpg\" width=\"677\" height=\"447\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">After the pitching session, Christina\u2019s team was honored to win the second place taking home TZS 4,000,000 among other 20 teams who were also finalists. Also, there were capital venture investors willing to work with the team (<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>Miss Haika Mtei, Founder Goldenpot<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">). The pitching competition, which donated 80 million shillings in funding top 20 businesses, was a major steppingstone in our entrepreneurial journey. It has reaffirmed their commitment to finding innovative solutions to food insecurity and supporting local traders. They were grateful for the opportunity and motivated to continue working toward impactful change in Tanzania.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Winners2.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"629\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">We would like to extend our gratitude to <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>Starthub Africa Tanzania<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"> in collaboration with <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/funguo.org\/\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>UNDP Funguo<\/b><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>Tanzania<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"> and <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/westerwelle-foundation.com\/locations\/wsh-arusha\/\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>Westerwelle Startup Haus Arusha<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"> for empowering students with essential skills and fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Also, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/foodland-africa.eu\/project\/\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>FoodLAND Project<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"> and mentors (<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conas.sua.ac.tz\/informatics\/prof-camilius-sanga\">Prof. Camilius Sanga<\/a>, Dr. Suleiman Rashid and Dr. Emmanuel Ndetto<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">) for their invaluable support and guidance throughout this journey, they have been supportive leaders in accomplishing this great dream and being noticeable as growing business that impact the community. Special thanks to <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>Vuyisille Factory<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"> located at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>SUA<\/b><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>Mazimbu, Morogoro<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"> under the supervision of <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>Mr. Isdory Otto Isdory<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>Mr. Bilo Augustine Bilo<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"> (Factory Engineer) for their support on the innovation and space. But also, we recognize <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>SUA innovation Hub Coordinator, Dr. Doreen Ndossi<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"> for giving us the opportunity to showcase our idea and supporting us from the ideathon competition to National Pitch event that was held in Dar es Salaam. Indeed, it was a life changing experience for both of all.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\"><b>For more information, visit the below news articles:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/millardayo.com\/shilingi-milioni-78-zatolewa-kwenye-miradi-20-ya-kibunifu-ya-biashara-kwa-wanafunzi-kutoka-vyuo-vikuu-10-nchini\/\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">https:\/\/millardayo.com\/shilingi-milioni-78-zatolewa-kwenye-miradi-20-ya-kibunifu-ya-biashara-kwa-wanafunzi-kutoka-vyuo-vikuu-10-nchini\/<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ippmedia.com\/the-guardian\/news\/local-news\/read\/20-student-led-businesses-win-competition-receive-over-80m-2024-12-09-122701\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">https:\/\/www.ippmedia.com\/the-guardian\/news\/local-news\/read\/20-student-led-businesses-win-competition-receive-over-80m-2024-12-09-122701<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DE4FP7fNKz2\/?igsh=dHlmNmRsN3ppZ2pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DE4FP7fNKz2\/?igsh=dHlmNmRsN3ppZ2pt<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/swahili\/live\/c33ddgze4ydt?post=asset%3A9819c6c7-5d8f-4877-b900-e1f86aca8a40#asset:9819c6c7-5d8f-4877-b900-e1f86aca8a40\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/swahili\/live\/c33ddgze4ydt?post=asset%3A9819c6c7-5d8f-4877-b900-e1f86aca8a40#asset:9819c6c7-5d8f-4877-b900-e1f86aca8a40<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/dailynews.co.tz\/student-led-businesses-ideas-awarded-80m\/\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: medium\">https:\/\/dailynews.co.tz\/student-led-businesses-ideas-awarded-80m\/<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fzindi.africa%2Fpartner%2Faws-ai-for-equity-challenge&amp;psig=AOvVaw3DpvQskIVx7MKFPsBPYHV7&amp;ust=1733923100312000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;opi=89978449&amp;ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCMDgiYulnYoDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fzindi.africa%2Fpartner%2Faws-ai-for-equity-challenge&amp;psig=AOvVaw3DpvQskIVx7MKFPsBPYHV7&amp;ust=1733923100312000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;opi=89978449&amp;ved=0CBQQjRxqFwoTCMDgiYulnYoDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last November 2024, Ms. Christina Josephat, a master\u2019s student from Department of Food Science and Agro-processing and Mr. Frank Thomas a master\u2019s student from the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, whose research are partially funded by the FoodLAND Project had a privilege to be selected out of 1000 applications of Youth Ignite Student Founders [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,11],"tags":[35,20,13],"class_list":["post-9195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-stories","tag-foodland","tag-hackathon","tag-projects"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.3 - 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