Innovating for 2.5 Billion Plates by 2050
Designed to move beyond analysis to provide a tangible roadmap for transforming Africa’s agriculture and food systems.
Despite holding 60% of the world’s arable land, Africa remains a net food importer, with agricultural demand projected to rise from $280 billion in 2023 to $1 trillion by 2030.
Developed by Delta40 in partnership with the Novo Nordisk Foundation and the BioInnovation Institute, the paper outlines nine actionable strategies to close this gap, and identifies high-impact innovations and the investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem initiatives needed to scale them.
Grounded in insights from 180+ leaders at the Delta40 2024 AgTech Scale Summit and leading industry research, this is a practical pathway for investors, entrepreneurs, corporates, and policymakers to unlock capital, scale innovation, and build partnerships that can feed 2.5 billion people by 2050.
