Tanzania, June 1 -- Dar es Salaam. The World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with StartHub Africa, has launched a nationwide innovation challenge aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and businesses developing solutions to improve food security, nutrition and climate resilience in Tanzania.

Dubbed the IGNITE Challenge Tanzania 1.0, the initiative seeks to identify and support high-potential innovators working on sustainable food systems, with successful applicants eligible for funding of up to $40,000 (about Sh104 million) to pilot and scale their solutions.

The challenge focuses on two key areas: water-smart technologies for food production and the development of nutritious complementary foods for children aged between six and 59 mont...