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Blossom Academy opens applications for second Code4Food Security Fellowship cohort

Blossom Academy opens applications for second Code4Food Security Fellowship cohort

Blossom Academy has opened applications for the second cohort of its Code4Food Security Fellowship, a six-month initiative designed to equip young people with technology skills to tackle food security challenges. The programme, delivered in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), with support from the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), combines training in data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with practical projects focused on improving agricultural productivity and strengthening food systems.

Blossom Academy has opened applications for the second cohort of its Code4Food Security Fellowship, a six-month initiative designed to equip young people with technology skills to tackle food security challenges.

The programme, delivered in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), with support from the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), combines training in data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with practical projects focused on improving agricultural productivity and strengthening food systems.

The new cohort follows the graduation of 70 fellows from the first edition in June 2026, with women accounting for 63 per cent of participants. More than 70 per cent of the graduates secured job placements within four months of completing the programme.

One of the solutions developed by the first cohort was MaizeSecure, an AI-powered system designed to monitor Fall Armyworm infestations and provide advisory support to maize farmers to improve pest management decisions.

WFP Country Director, Aurore Rusiga, previously commended the initiative for its industry-relevant training and its potential to demonstrate how digital technology can transform agriculture and food systems.

The second cohort will offer practical training in data science and AI, alongside leadership development and career preparation, including mock interviews, presentations, communication workshops and elevator pitches. Participants will also benefit from industry exposure through visits to agribusinesses and research institutions.

Blossom Academy says it will further support graduates after the programme by connecting them with potential employers and facilitating job placement opportunities.

The fellowship is open to applicants aged 18 to 35 who live in or are willing to relocate to the Greater Accra Region for the duration of the programme.

Successful applicants must be prepared to commit at least 36 hours per week and participate in both virtual and in-person sessions. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications for the second cohort close on November 17, 2026.

Interested applicants can apply through the online portal: https://bit.ly/code4foodc2⁠.

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