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G = Graduate    |    U = Undergraduate | D = Doctoral

Wege Prize 2024 WINNERS

1ST PLACE

Solution OVerview

Alleviating post-harvest losses for tomato farmers in Rwanda and retailers by building large naturally evaporative, charcoal cooling facilities—crafted from locally available materials and using little to no electricity—to store produce prior to customer purchase.

2ND PLACE

Solution OVerview

Taking on child malnutrition in Tanzania by increasing the production of the Senene—a protein rich longhorn grasshopper and alternative protein source—through a groundbreaking rearing facility using vertical farming to cultivate sustainable feed sources and create a more circular production cycle.

3RD PLACE

Solution OVerview

Evolving the animal feed landscape to reduce reliance on the import of scarce crops like soybeans and corn by integrating protein-rich alfalfa with innovative biorefinery techniques to create a sustainable food supply for both humans and livestock.

Watch all five of the finalist Presentations on YouTube.