The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator has launched applications for the Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger. The challenge, is run in partnership with US agriculture conglomerate Cargill, aims to identify sustainable solutions to tackle hunger. Startups have until 28 February to apply.
In a statement, the WFP Innovation Accelerator said it is mainly looking for proposals that can transform the lives of smallholder farmers and small-scale livestock producers, reach a step change in food systems or increase the effectiveness of emergency response. The teams selected for the Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger stand to receive up to $100 000 in equity-free funding as well as access to a global network to test their solution’s impact and scalability in the field and solutions which will be considered include mobile apps, artificial intelligence (AI) and post-harvest loss prevention among others.
The challenge is open to registered companies or non-profits with a minimum viable product. In addition, applicants must show initial evidence of their solutions, this will include the results of user research or tests of their prototypes. Selected teams will participate in a joint Bootcamp at the WFP Innovation Accelerator from 13 to 17 May in Munich, Germany. During the Bootcamp, the challenge finalists — with the assistance of industry experts — will tackle field-level challenges and refine project plans. Teams can apply at: http://innovation.wfp.org/apply.— WFP Innovation (@WFPInnovation) February 4, 2019
NEWS | @WFPInnovation and @Cargill open a call for applications for the Global Innovation for Zero Hunger. Have an idea to transform the lives of smallholder farmers, catalyze change in food systems or improve emergency response? Apply by 28 February: https://t.co/fk0PyicfD2 pic.twitter.com/wRunxXrmcj
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