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Finalists and Semifinalists for $1 Million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Announced
Created and funded by Seeding The Future Foundation and, for the first time, hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH), the Challenge attracted a record 1,600+ applications from innovator teams in 112 countries, underscoring growing global momentum for food systems transformation.
Following a multi-stage, rigorous international review process, 36 teams have advanced across three award levels. These include 16 Seed Grant Finalists (competing for 8 awards of USD 25,000), 12 Growth Grant Semifinalists (competing for 3 awards of USD 100,000), and 8 Seeding The Future Grand Prize Semifinalists (competing for 2 awards of USD 250,000).
“Hosting the GFSC reflects Welthungerhilfe’s commitment to accelerating bold, scalable innovations where they are needed most. This year’s diversity of solutions underscores the complexity of food system challenges and the creativity of innovators worldwide.” said Jan Kever, Head of Innovation at Welthungerhilfe
The submitted innovations span diverse themes and approaches, including climate-smart production, nutrient-dense foods, food loss reduction, and inclusive market models, reflecting the complexity and interconnected nature of today’s food systems challenges.
“The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge exists to catalyze impactful, bold, and scalable innovations that advance food systems transformation. We are excited to work alongside Welthungerhilfe as a trusted partner and host of the Challenge and are encouraged by the quality and diversity of innovations emerging from this first year of collaboration.” said Bernhard van Lengerich, Founder and CEO of Seeding The Future Foundation
While the number of awards is limited, all semifinalists and finalist applicants plus all applicants with any prior recognition of other innovation competitions can join the STF Global Food System Innovation Database and Network—currently in beta testing with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations—vastly expanding their visibility and reach across a global audience.
List of 2025 GFSC Seed Grant Finalists, Growth Grant and Seeding The Future Grand Prize Semifinalists
Find details here: welthungerhilfe.org/gfsc-finalists
Seeding The Future Grand Prize Semi-Finalists
- CNF Global, Kenya
- ZTN Technology PLC, Ethiopia
- One Acre Fund, Rwanda
- Sanku, Tanzania
- Nabahya Food Institute (NFI), Democratic Republic of the Congo
- ABALOBI, South Africa
- metaBIX Biotech, Uruguay
- Nurture Posterity International, Uganda
Growth Grant Semi-Finalists
- Baobaby, Togo
- Safi International Technologies Inc., Canada
- Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo (CIMMYT), Mexico
- Farmlab Yeranda Agrisolution Producer Company Limited, India
- Banco de Alimentos Santa Fe (BASFE), Argentina
- Chartered Consilorum (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
- American University of Beirut, Environment and Sustainable Development Unit (ESDU at AUB), Lebanon
- The Source Plus, Kenya
- Iviani Farm Limited, Kenya
- Rwandese Endogenous Development Association, Rwanda
- NatureLEAD, Madagascar
- Ndaloh Heritage Organisation, Kenya
Seed Grant Finalists
- Inua Damsite CBO, Kenya
- World Neighbors, United States
- Keloks Technologies Ltd, Nigeria
- REBUS Albania, Albania
- Tanzania Conservation and Community Empowerment Initiative (TACCEI), Tanzania
- Intrasect, Switzerland
- VKS AGRITECH, India
- Murmushi People’s Development Foundation, Nigeria
- Levo International, Inc., United States
- Effective Altruism Research Services Ltd, Uganda
- Taita Taveta University, Kenya
- CultivaHub, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Resource Hub for Development (RHD), Kenya
- FUTURALGA S.COOP.AND, Spain
- West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement, University of Ghana, Ghana
- Sustainable Solutions Kenya, Kenya
Hashtag: #TheFutureGlobalFoodSystemChallenge
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About Seeding The Future Foundation
STF is a private nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable access to safe, nutritious, affordable, and trusted food. It supports innovations that transform food systems and benefit both people and planet. More at Seeding the future.
About Welthungerhilfe
WHH is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, striving for a world without hunger since 1962. More at: Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
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ECOVACS DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI with OZMO ROLLER 3.0 and PowerBoost Technology: Simple by Design, Powerful in Action

DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and DEEBOT mini 2 Debut at the Singapore IT Show 2026
Marking their first public showcase in Singapore, the DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and the DEEBOT mini 2 will officially debut at the Singapore IT Show 2026, taking place from 12 to 15 March 2026. Visitors to the show will be among the first in Singapore to experience ECOVACS’ latest DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI launch in person, with live demonstrations highlighting its upgraded OZMO ROLLER 3.0 Instant Self-Washing Mopping Technology and PowerBoost Technology with Perpetual Runtime, as well as the refined Nordic-inspired design.
Consumers will also be able to experience the new ultra-compact DEEBOT mini 2, for those seeking a powerful cleaning solution without compromising on space. With a diameter of just 28.6 cm – smaller than a sheet of A4 paper – the DEEBOT mini 2 is designed for small apartments, from compact studios to two-bedroom homes. Despite its size, the DEEBOT mini 2 is equipped with advanced technologies like TrueMapping 2.0 and TrueDetect 3D, to plan cleaning routes and detect different surfaces, providing up to 91% whole-home cleaning coverage. It effortlessly navigates tight corners and hard-to-reach areas, offering 100% edge and corner coverage. Whether it’s under coffee tables, between furniture legs, or in narrow hallways, the DEEBOT mini 2 ensures that no spot is left behind.
The showcase underscores ECOVACS’ commitment to bringing intelligent, hands-free home cleaning innovations closer to local consumers through immersive, hands-on experiences.
Pricing and Availability
The DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and DEEBOT mini 2 will be available in Singapore from 8PM on 2 March 2026 via the ECOVACS official webstore, NTUC FairPrice webstore, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
The DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI will be offered at a pre-sale price of S$1,199 (U.P. $1,899). Purchases made on the official webstore, Fairprice Online, Shopee, Lazada, and Tiktok will include a Tineco iCarpet Spot Cleaner worth S$379, while stocks last.
The DEEBOT mini 2 will be offered at a pre-sale price of S$599 (U.P. $749). Purchases made on the official webstore, Fairprice Online, Shopee, Lazada, and Tiktok will include an accessories pack worth S$48.90, while stocks last.
Hashtag: #ECOVACS
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About ECOVACS ROBOTICS:
Founded in 2006, ECOVACS ROBOTICS is a global leader in home service robotics with a diverse portfolio of products encompassing robotic vacuum cleaners and robotic window cleaners. With its expansion into robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots and robotic pool cleaners, ECOVACS solidified its position as a multi-category leader in home service robotics.
Guided by the mission “Robotics for All”, ECOVACS continues to advance technology and enhance the user experience to make life smarter and more stylish for consumers worldwide. With sales subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Singapore, ECOVACS products reach nearly 180 major markets and serve over 38 million households globally.
A testament to this market leadership, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has ranked first in China’s robotic vacuum cleaner market by share for ten consecutive years (2015-2024).
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ECOVACS DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI with OZMO ROLLER 3.0 and PowerBoost Technology: Simple by Design, Powerful in Action

DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and DEEBOT mini 2 Debut at the Singapore IT Show 2026
Marking their first public showcase in Singapore, the DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and the DEEBOT mini 2 will officially debut at the Singapore IT Show 2026, taking place from 12 to 15 March 2026. Visitors to the show will be among the first in Singapore to experience ECOVACS’ latest DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI launch in person, with live demonstrations highlighting its upgraded OZMO ROLLER 3.0 Instant Self-Washing Mopping Technology and PowerBoost Technology with Perpetual Runtime, as well as the refined Nordic-inspired design.
Consumers will also be able to experience the new ultra-compact DEEBOT mini 2, for those seeking a powerful cleaning solution without compromising on space. With a diameter of just 28.6 cm – smaller than a sheet of A4 paper – the DEEBOT mini 2 is designed for small apartments, from compact studios to two-bedroom homes. Despite its size, the DEEBOT mini 2 is equipped with advanced technologies like TrueMapping 2.0 and TrueDetect 3D, to plan cleaning routes and detect different surfaces, providing up to 91% whole-home cleaning coverage. It effortlessly navigates tight corners and hard-to-reach areas, offering 100% edge and corner coverage. Whether it’s under coffee tables, between furniture legs, or in narrow hallways, the DEEBOT mini 2 ensures that no spot is left behind.
The showcase underscores ECOVACS’ commitment to bringing intelligent, hands-free home cleaning innovations closer to local consumers through immersive, hands-on experiences.
Pricing and Availability
The DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and DEEBOT mini 2 will be available in Singapore from 8PM on 2 March 2026 via the ECOVACS official webstore, NTUC FairPrice webstore, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
The DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI will be offered at a pre-sale price of S$1,199 (U.P. $1,899). Purchases made on the official webstore, Fairprice Online, Shopee, Lazada, and Tiktok will include a Tineco iCarpet Spot Cleaner worth S$379, while stocks last.
The DEEBOT mini 2 will be offered at a pre-sale price of S$599 (U.P. $749). Purchases made on the official webstore, Fairprice Online, Shopee, Lazada, and Tiktok will include an accessories pack worth S$48.90, while stocks last.
Hashtag: #ECOVACS
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About ECOVACS ROBOTICS:
Founded in 2006, ECOVACS ROBOTICS is a global leader in home service robotics with a diverse portfolio of products encompassing robotic vacuum cleaners and robotic window cleaners. With its expansion into robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots and robotic pool cleaners, ECOVACS solidified its position as a multi-category leader in home service robotics.
Guided by the mission “Robotics for All”, ECOVACS continues to advance technology and enhance the user experience to make life smarter and more stylish for consumers worldwide. With sales subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Singapore, ECOVACS products reach nearly 180 major markets and serve over 38 million households globally.
A testament to this market leadership, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has ranked first in China’s robotic vacuum cleaner market by share for ten consecutive years (2015-2024).
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ECOVACS DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI with OZMO ROLLER 3.0 and PowerBoost Technology: Simple by Design, Powerful in Action

DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and DEEBOT mini 2 Debut at the Singapore IT Show 2026
Marking their first public showcase in Singapore, the DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and the DEEBOT mini 2 will officially debut at the Singapore IT Show 2026, taking place from 12 to 15 March 2026. Visitors to the show will be among the first in Singapore to experience ECOVACS’ latest DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI launch in person, with live demonstrations highlighting its upgraded OZMO ROLLER 3.0 Instant Self-Washing Mopping Technology and PowerBoost Technology with Perpetual Runtime, as well as the refined Nordic-inspired design.
Consumers will also be able to experience the new ultra-compact DEEBOT mini 2, for those seeking a powerful cleaning solution without compromising on space. With a diameter of just 28.6 cm – smaller than a sheet of A4 paper – the DEEBOT mini 2 is designed for small apartments, from compact studios to two-bedroom homes. Despite its size, the DEEBOT mini 2 is equipped with advanced technologies like TrueMapping 2.0 and TrueDetect 3D, to plan cleaning routes and detect different surfaces, providing up to 91% whole-home cleaning coverage. It effortlessly navigates tight corners and hard-to-reach areas, offering 100% edge and corner coverage. Whether it’s under coffee tables, between furniture legs, or in narrow hallways, the DEEBOT mini 2 ensures that no spot is left behind.
The showcase underscores ECOVACS’ commitment to bringing intelligent, hands-free home cleaning innovations closer to local consumers through immersive, hands-on experiences.
Pricing and Availability
The DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI and DEEBOT mini 2 will be available in Singapore from 8PM on 2 March 2026 via the ECOVACS official webstore, NTUC FairPrice webstore, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
The DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI will be offered at a pre-sale price of S$1,199 (U.P. $1,899). Purchases made on the official webstore, Fairprice Online, Shopee, Lazada, and Tiktok will include a Tineco iCarpet Spot Cleaner worth S$379, while stocks last.
The DEEBOT mini 2 will be offered at a pre-sale price of S$599 (U.P. $749). Purchases made on the official webstore, Fairprice Online, Shopee, Lazada, and Tiktok will include an accessories pack worth S$48.90, while stocks last.
Hashtag: #ECOVACS
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About ECOVACS ROBOTICS:
Founded in 2006, ECOVACS ROBOTICS is a global leader in home service robotics with a diverse portfolio of products encompassing robotic vacuum cleaners and robotic window cleaners. With its expansion into robotic lawn mowers, commercial cleaning robots and robotic pool cleaners, ECOVACS solidified its position as a multi-category leader in home service robotics.
Guided by the mission “Robotics for All”, ECOVACS continues to advance technology and enhance the user experience to make life smarter and more stylish for consumers worldwide. With sales subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, and Singapore, ECOVACS products reach nearly 180 major markets and serve over 38 million households globally.
A testament to this market leadership, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has ranked first in China’s robotic vacuum cleaner market by share for ten consecutive years (2015-2024).
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