Seeds of Change: Transforming Agri-Food Systems through Bold Ideas & Catalytic Capital

05 Nov 2025
Breakout Room A
Agri-Tech , Breakout Session
The Gates Foundation is thrilled to present a dynamic workshop focused on agri-food systems transformation - an urgent and complex challenge that demands bold innovation, strategic investment, and cross-sector collaboration. This session brings together a cohort of the most promising innovators from India and South Asia who are reimagining how food systems can be more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Participants will gain insights into the Gates Foundation’s evolving strategy and expanding remit across the Asia-Pacific region, with a spotlight on its commitment to unlocking scalable solutions that address food security, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods. The session will feature high-energy, quick-fire startup pitches from visionary entrepreneurs tackling key bottlenecks across the agri-food value chain - from biotech and agri-tech to livestock solutions. To close, a panel discussion between senior decision-makers at the Gates Foundation and the presenting entrepreneurs will invite the audience into an interactive conversation and Q&A. Together, we’ll explore how catalytic capital and blended finance can accelerate the transformation of agri-food systems in Asia.