And the winners are... kicking off the next phase of ILRI's CapDev Grand Challenge

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) CapDev Grand Challenge is reaching an exciting turning point with its recently concluded Pitching Contest Award Ceremony.

This event marks the grand finale of the intense pitching contest and the exciting start of the next stage: the ’10 in 10′ soft skills training.

This includes bespoke short courses focused on developing soft, social, and interpersonal skills.

Participants also receive comprehensive mentorship from prominent global leaders across various sectors and locations.

The challenge kicked off on 7 May 2025, drawing in 33 bright finalists from among ILRI’s fellows and staff.

They presented their research projects to a diverse panel of expert judges, with the winners of the pitching contest announced on Friday 18 July 2025.

The challenge is designed to help young researchers not only come up with innovative ideas to use livestock to create better lives and a healthier planet but also learn how to share those ideas clearly and powerfully.

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Photo: Winners of the ILRI CapDev Grand Challenge 2025 pitching contest (credit: ILRI/Saleef Nyambok)

Curated by Tezira Lore, Communication Officer, ILRI