The AgriFood sector is one of the main drivers of Turkey’s economy and in order to empower the sectors of food, Agri, water, and energy. Kök Projekt works hard to build a platform for agri-food entrepreneurs to grow and thrive.
In this talk, we are joined by AgriFood guru, visionary leader, and great chef, Semi Hakim, who will tune in and tell us more about the booming AgriFood industry in Turkey, the story behind founding Kök Projekt, their Impact, and major role in shaping the AgriFood landscape in emerging markets and globally.
Main topics
- Agri-Food & WaterTech
- Climate Change, Agriculture & Smart Solutions
- How to Achieve Food Security & Safety
- Turkey Ecosystem Agri-Food Maps
About Semi
After graduating in Tourism Management, Semi Hakim continued his career as a chef after receiving his professional culinary training in Istanbul. As a chef, he conducted research projects on food and culture, worked on gastro-diplomacy projects, coordinated food events across the globe, and led projects supporting small-scale agri-food producers in Turkey.
In 2015 with Shirley Kaston, Semi Hakim co-founded Kök Projekt, a startup accelerator and a corporate innovation partner with companies, governmental organizations, and investment funds that works to empower agri-food entrepreneurs while supporting the digitalization of agri-food sectors within Emerging Markets.
About Kök Projekt
Kök Projekt is an Agri-Food management consulting company that works as a startup accelerator working for the future of agri-food, water, and energy sectors.
