
Vincent Martin
@MartinVncnt
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Director of Innovation @FAO. Views are my own
Rome, Lazio
Joined May 2009
Powering rural innovation! 🔋 With #FAOELEVATE, @FAO supports clean energy in 🇯🇲 Jamaica (bio-solar mesh grids) & 🇯🇴 Jordan (solar panel cooling). Smart, local solutions for agrifood transformation. Read the news & follow us for updates! https://t.co/wtlvJ3Hxym
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Proud to see the @FAO Office of Innovation contributing to impactful initiatives like the Netherlands Acceleration Zone. A key step toward fast-tracking agrifood systems transformation through innovation and partnerships. Thank you to 🇳🇱 for the strong support. #FAOConference
Netherlands Acceleration Zone is a unique hub to foster innovation, collaboration & accelerated problem-solving. Grateful to the Kingdom of the Netherlands for this initiative to help @FAO strengthen support to Members in agrifood systems transformation. #FAOConference #4Betters
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Youth-led agri-tech startups➡️it's your time! 📢 The #GlobalAgriInnoChallenge 2025 by @FAO & @ZJU_China is OPEN! ✅Apply by 7 June 🛫Pitch in China 🌍Showcase at #SIF2025 🔗 https://t.co/LihlyhsaT6
#AgTech #DigitalAgriculture #AI #Blockchain #AgInnovation
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At @FAO's #STIForum10 event on Science, Technology & Innovation for agrifood systems transformation, @FAOInnovation Director, @MartinVncnt, emphasized the importance of closing the STI gap & empowering farmers through democratization & swift policy development. #Tech4SDGs
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Wrapping up the @FAO-@World_FoodForum event at #STIForum10, @FAOInnovation Director, @MartinVncnt, encouraged agrifood system stakeholders to empower youth and women as leaders and invited participants to join FAO's Science and Innovation Forum in October 2025. #Tech4SDGs
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How can gene editing, synthetic biology, #AI & bioinformatics transform our food systems? Be part of the conversation at the @FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference | 16–18 June, Rome 🧬 Registration open until 9 May https://t.co/LEl3mFMlLh
#Biotech #AgInnovation
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Join us at the #STIForum on 6 May, 10 AM EDT! Explore how science, tech & innovation (including #AI, gene editing & #biotech) can accelerate inclusive, sustainable agrifood systems & help achieve the SDGs. 🌱 Hosted by @FAO 🔗 https://t.co/Z8Wh3ta8La
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“Innovation is not a luxury—it must become the norm.” 🌍💡 In a compelling interview, @FAO's @MartinVncnt shares how #AI & innovation are transforming agrifood systems—ensuring no one is left behind. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/JlZluvgedh
#AgInnovation #AIforGood #FoodSecurity
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Young scientist or innovator under 35 working on #biotech solutions for food, nutrition & climate resilience? Apply to the @FAO Biotech Innovation Challenge! Top 3 will present at the Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference in Rome. 🔗 https://t.co/7YPDRsukkN
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Thank you, @EUScienceInnov's Deputy Director-General @ratsosi for the excellent discussion. We look forward to continuing working together to advance innovative solutions for MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems.
Today, we had a productive meeting with @UNFAO, exploring ways to strengthen collaboration between EIC & FAO to drive sustainable agrifood innovation, support the green transition, and tackle global challenges. 🇪🇺 🇺🇳 🌍🌱
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The @FAO Innovation for #BlueTransformation series highlights technologies, tools, & policies that are advancing sustainability, resilience, & equity in aquatic #FoodSystems. With 4 issues already available & more on the way. Stay tuned! 👉 https://t.co/5cfUYbkYWK
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Explore @FAO #TAP_AIS publication on "Assessing Agricultural Innovation Systems: A Training Manual". This manual features 8 modules, guiding trainees in understanding #AIS concepts & applying the FAO framework for assessment. @TAP_G20 🌴 📚 https://t.co/iDDNWRE3Ev
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新年快乐 恭喜发财! The Year of the Dragon symbolized boldness, creativity, and unrelenting energy—In contrast, the Year of the Snake invites us to deepen, refine, and strategically amplify the ambitious work we began
New on the FAO's #AgInnovation Journey @MartinVncnt reflects on @FAO's transition from bold innovation in 2024 to strategic action in 2025. 🎯 🐍 Explore how we’re aligning vision with impact to transform #agrifoodsystems sustainably. 🌍 Read more: https://t.co/TOxDmn7vmb
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🚨 Deadline extended! 🚨 Join @FAO for the 2nd e-consultation on the #ATIO Knowledge Base⚙️🌱 🗣️ Share your ideas on shaping the global catalog of agrifood systems innovations. 🧪 Test the prototype & help build it! Now open until 10 February on @FAOFSNForum
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Concluding a successful mission in Helsinki, leaving inspired by the Finnish #AgInnovation ecosystem. We talked about #technology but not only, #Agroecology, Social & financial innovations were also at the center of the discussions @FAOInnovation
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Creating food out of thin air—Solar Foods, a spin-off of @VTTFinland, has developed groundbreaking technology to produce nutrient-rich protein using CO2, hydrogen, and electricity. An innovative solution for biofortification and food production in the toughest conditions
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Impressed by my visit at @VTTFinland on global R&D efforts to scale alternative protein solutions! @FAOInnovation’s pioneering role and expertise in foresight, anticipatory policy planning & behavioural science is key to advancing this field.
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The Finnish innovation model unites government, research, investors & the private sector into a seamless pipeline for #AgInnovation. 🇫🇮 From turning air into protein to sustainable packaging, it’s a shiny example of shared purpose and innovation. ☀️🧫 #WorldFoodDay
Live from Finland, where #WorldFoodDay celebrations showcased the transformative power of #AgInnovation. 🌍 Finland's agrifood innovation ecosystem—built on trust, shared vision, and collaboration—sets an inspiring example for the world.
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New on the FAO's #AgInnovation Journey @MartinVncnt reflects on @FAO's transition from bold innovation in 2024 to strategic action in 2025. 🎯 🐍 Explore how we’re aligning vision with impact to transform #agrifoodsystems sustainably. 🌍 Read more: https://t.co/TOxDmn7vmb
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To tackle #climatechange effectively, we must connect the dots between global climate finance & local solutions. Farmer Field Schools (#FFS) are a vital bridge, turning commitments like #COP29 into transformative action for smallholder farmers. 👩🌾
From Global Climate Policies to Local Action: Fostering Supportive Environments for Farmer Field Schools 🗓️ 11 Dec 2024 ⏰ 2:30–4:00 PM CET Learn how #COP29 policies can empower smallholder farmers. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/dwL3yBys1T
#ClimateAction #FFS @FAOclimate
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