we are pleased to inform the general public that the Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge 2021 application portal is now open with the aim to Connect different actors who are motivated to improve global and community-based food systems, Attract and support innovators to scale up their solutions through a long-term research and development collaboration with CGIAR and its partners and Identify innovators who could help advance research by sharing ideas and solutions.
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The Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge aims to recognize new products, services, and best practices that can help farmers, consumers, and food companies to increase production effectiveness, competitiveness, and resilience while conserving agrobiodiversity.
Benefits
For Applicants: Selected winners of the Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge will receive both in cash and in-kind prizes.
- Cash prize: Two grants/free equity of USD $5,000 to each of the top two innovators based on level of excellence and innovation – (IFAD)
- Mentoring: Support in fine tuning business models and developing business plans, along with access to science and business development teams – (CGIAR/ IITA BIP)
- Partnership: Partnering with a CGIAR scientist or team to provide guidance and feedback on innovation – (CGIAR/ Alliance, IIT)
- Matching: Participating in a Shark Tank/Dragon’s Den-like pitch to IFAD country teams for opportunities to match for further product development and/or scaling (IFAD)
- Expertise: In-kind, post-award support will be provided to equip innovators with tools, technical assistance, strategic guidance, technological due-diligence, mentorship, and access to a global community of scientists and to field operations to test and scale solutions – (CGIAR/ Alliance, IIT)
- Training and Tuition: Three winning ideas (team or member) will receive two full scholarship worth USD $25,000 each, and one additional full tuition assistance for participation in the Master I Level Open Innovation & Youth Entrepreneurship course from CIHEAM Bari – (CIHEAM Bari)
For Startups and Founders:
- Visibility and recognition: Shortlisted teams will be featured on the Agrobiodiversity Congress website, reaching a global audience including international investors and organizations, as well as have the opportunity to pitch virtually to the Selection Committee.
- Networking: Teams will have the opportunity to meet and network with technical experts, international organizations, investors, private sector companies, and research institutions.
- Corporate activities: Winning teams may be invited to opportunities for additional learning or exposure associated with the Agrobiodiversity Congress and Accelerate for Impact Platform, such as participating in social media campaigns, case studies, and webinars to foster the open innovation model and sustain entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Visibility and recognition: Shortlisted teams will be featured on the Agrobiodiversity Congress website, reaching a global audience including international investors and organizations, as well as have the opportunity to pitch virtually to the Selection Committee.
- Networking: Teams will have the opportunity to meet and network with technical experts, international organizations, investors, private sector companies, and research institutions.
- Corporate activities: Winning teams may be invited to opportunities for additional learning or exposure associated with the Agrobiodiversity Congress and Accelerate for Impact Platform, such as participating in social media campaigns, case studies, and webinars to foster the open innovation model and sustain entrepreneurship and innovation.
Deadline: September 30, 2021
Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge 2021 Application Process:
Interested applicants should click the link to apply https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage or visit Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge For more information.
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