SASI Learning and Scaling Labs Kick-Off Event
Innovative solutions for sustainable agricultural supply chains are often tested in isolated pilots but rarely scaled to achieve systemic impact. With the Learning & Scaling Labs, SASI will bring together stakeholders along the supply chain to develop initiatives that can be scaled to foster positive change.
If you want to participate in the Learning & Scaling Labs, the first step is to join the kick-off event in Bonn.
You can join in different ways:
- Pitch a scaling idea – submit a pitch deck by 8 April 2026. We will review submissions and let you know if you are invited to present at the kick-off session. More information on the pitch deck will be shared in follow-up emails.
- Share experience, partnerships, or operational presence – contribute expertise or local presence to support scaling.
- Explore co-financing opportunities – help enable implementation of promising ideas.
- Contribute in another way – if you have other ways to contribute, we would love to hear from you.
Important: In any of these cases, you must fill out this form to register for the kick-off event. Attendance is limited, and submitting a response does not guarantee a spot until you receive a confirmation from our team.
Please note: Travel and accommodation costs cannot be reimbursed.
Kick-off meeting details
Date & time: 6 May 2026, from 11 am onwards
Location: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32 + 36
53113 Bonn
Preliminary agenda:
- Setting the scene and objectives presentation of selected scaling pitches
- Discussion and feedback
- Identification of synergies and formation of scaling groups
We will review all submissions and get back to you with next steps. For more information about the initiative and the kick-off session, see our One-Pager.
If you want to participate with your own idea ready to move towards scaling, please use the text box in the expression of interest form below.
Please provide a brief description (max. 200 words) addressing the following criteria: supply chain and objective, beneficiaries and expected impact, track record (where/when piloted), key results and learnings (including “fail forward” insights), relevant partners, resources, or networks. Focus on demonstrating evidence and readiness for scaling.