dmtr

dmtr exists to eradicate hunger by increasing innovation and investment in technology-driven solutions that strengthen food production and distribution systems in vulnerable communities.

We believe that ending hunger requires more than food aid — it requires reimagining how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. By empowering local innovators with the funding, mentorship, and network they need to succeed, dmtr helps build resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems that create lasting change for communities across Africa and Asia.

Our mission is built on three pillars:

• Educate – raise awareness and understanding of global food systems and the role of innovation in tackling hunger.
• Inspire – foster collaboration between startups, investors, experts, and students to drive creative, impactful solutions.
• Enable – increase access to funding and opportunities for locally developed innovations that strengthen food security and climate resilience.

In short, dmtr’s mission is to champion local innovation to end hunger — sustainably, equitably, and for good.

dmtr is a social impact platform and global network connecting innovators, funders, researchers, and volunteers who share a common purpose: to build food systems that nourish both people and the planet.

We support locally driven startups, students, and social entrepreneurs who are developing practical, scalable solutions to food insecurity. These innovators work in areas such as regenerative farming, food processing and distribution, waste reduction, and access to nutritious diets. Many operate in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia — regions where climate change, inequality, and limited market access make hunger a persistent challenge.

dmtr provides the visibility, connections, and tools these innovators need to grow — linking them with impact investors, philanthropists, foundations, and research institutions that can help scale their ideas. We also create opportunities for volunteers, academics, and professionals to contribute their skills to global food security.

Our values

1. Equity and Inclusion: We believe those closest to the problem should lead the solution. dmtr prioritizes local voices, supports underrepresented founders, and promotes inclusive economic growth that benefits entire communities.
2. Collaboration over Competition: Ending hunger requires collective effort. We act as a connector — bringing together innovators, investors, students, and experts to share knowledge, resources, and support.
3. Sustainability and Regeneration: Our approach promotes climate-resilient and environmentally restorative food systems. We support technologies and practices that regenerate soils, reduce waste, and promote responsible consumption.
4. Innovation with Integrity: We champion solutions that are both impactful and ethical — combining technological advancement with social responsibility and measurable outcomes.
5. Education and Empowerment: Knowledge drives change. Through our podcasts, workshops, and research, we aim to build global understanding of the systemic causes of hunger and the power of innovation to overcome them.

Who we serve

• Early-stage social impact startups developing agri-food technologies or business models that improve food access, support smallholder farmers, and strengthen climate resilience.
• Students and young professionals seeking to apply their studies or skills to real-world food system challenges through volunteering, research, or entrepreneurship.
• Impact investors, philanthropists, and foundations seeking scalable, evidence-based solutions to hunger that generate both social and environmental returns.
• Communities most affected by hunger, who benefit directly from the innovations and enterprises we help grow.