On the 20th of November, 2025, Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) hosted the highly engaging and insightful Powering Food Systems Info Session, creating an opportunity for young innovators to gain clarity on the structure, expectations, and opportunities within the upcoming greenlabs Lagos Incubator Cohort 2.

The session, convened virtually, brought together prospective applicants, returning community members, and new audiences curious about how greenlabs is shaping the next generation of climate-smart and food-system innovators. As interest surged following the announcement of the new cohort, the Info Session provided a clear window into the transformative experience that awaits selected participants.

The greenlabs Lagos Incubator program organized by Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) in partnership with Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), is entering its second cycle with a sharpened focus on Powering Food Systems. This focus reflects the urgent need for scalable, youth-led solutions at the nexus of clean energy and food security in Nigeria.

During the session, the team walked participants through the nine-month incubation journey, detailing the mentorship structure, hands-on capacity-building sessions, innovation sprints, and the strong emphasis on developing sustainable products and ventures that address real community needs. The facilitators also outlined the program’s expanded support systems, including technical guidance, expert-led learning, prototype development opportunities, and visibility pathways.

Attendees gained insights into eligibility criteria, expectations for team formation, and the nature of sector challenges to be explored, as well as what makes Cohort 2 significantly more strategic.

The Info Session also addressed key applicant questions, from navigating the application process to understanding what sets submissions apart. It ended with a shared sense of excitement and direction, equipping aspiring innovators with both clarity and confidence as they prepare their applications.

As the greenlabs Incubation Program continues to grow its impact, we remain committed to bringing innovators together to build solutions for a more sustainable future.

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