The initiative, in tune with the UAE National Strategy for Food Security is projected to draw investments of up to $7 billion from the Emirates and will take the country one great step further towards achieving food security. This conversation will highlight the many opportunities brought about by the initiative for F&B traders and professionals.

Traditional agricultural solutions are not enough to solve the food security issues the world is facing. Agritech and food production innovation are the way forward for many countries and it is time to accelerate entrepreneurship in this sphere. What are the supporting mechanisms, policies and programmes in place to support the growing agritech entrepreneurial scene? How can entrepreneurs and startups access financing for their projects? What are the funding channels available in the region?

Singapore launched a $21million grant programme to boost local production, as the Covid-19 pandemic laid bare the fragilities in Southeast Asia’s food supply chain. What are banks, angel investors and public funds doing to financially support the AgTech businesses?