Preselection: Pitch For Global Agribusiness Of The Year 2016
Are You the Next Agripreneur of the Year in Turkiye?Then apply here: http://futureagrochallenge.com/the-challenge/applyDo you have a fundable idea in Food, AgTech or Agriculture that could secure your spot as one of the 50 selected innovators from more than 150 different countries?
Are You the Next Agripreneur of the Year in Turkiye?
Then apply here: http://futureagrochallenge.com/the-challenge/apply
Do you have a fundable idea in Food, AgTech or Agriculture that could secure your spot as one of the 50 selected innovators from more than 150 different countries?
The 3rd Future Agro Challenge (FAC) Global Championships will take place this year in Johannesburg, South Africa, from March 12-15, 2017. As the world's leading competition, FAC mobilises local communities all over the world to discover innovative and fundable ventures in Food, AgTech and Agriculture, addressing national, regional and global challenges.
You have the possibility to attend the next year!
In short how it will go:
In order to participate, startups need to meet the following criteria:
Exists no longer than 5 years
Be proficient in the English language
Have a scalable and innovative business idea or model
Judging Criteria
Idea / concept: idea clearly explained
Pitching skills: persuasive and capturing presenting of idea
Innovation: breakthrough in idea, business model, or design
Scalability: does this business idea have a market potential globally or regionally. What is the capability of creating job positions
Health: a healthy process for production or consumption
Design: innovative in design
Timeline
Wednesday, Jan 11th, 2017: Preseletion for Turkiye in Istanbul at Joint Idea
Friday, January 13th, 2017: Startup applications close
January 20th, 2017: International finalists announced
March 15th, 2017: Global Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa
Important Notes:
National deadlines might differ from the International Deadline mentioned above. All applicants are requested to check with their National Host regarding their National Competition Deadlines. If your country requires VISA arrangements, contact your host listed here.
If your host is not listed, please contact us. Please keep in mind some countries may require up to two months for VISA arrangements.
Prizes
The winner will have the opportunity to be awarded as the best agro innovator of the year and will receive ample media attention. Additional resources to help increase clientele basis of the winning startup will be announced soon! Stay tuned!
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