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Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge Now Open !

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The Agrobiodeiversity  Innovation Challenge is now accepting submissions for innovations (technologies, methodologies, and best practices) with at least a proof of concept or minimum-viable-product that could be made available to farmers, consumers and food companies to increase production effectiveness, competitiveness and resilience while conserving agrobiodiversity. The Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge will focus on showcasing solutions and aims to inspire research and ideas in the field of agriculture and food systems and deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Areas of interest include:

  • Food processing
  • Logistics and supply chains
  • Digital technologies and data solutions
  • Financial services
  • Agriculture biotech
  • Circular economy and agricultural recycling
  • Reducing waste and food loss
  • And more

Selected Innovations will be awarded cash prizes, mentoring, partnerships, technology guidance or training and tuition for a master’s program.

Learn more and apply

For questions, contact innovations@cgiar.org

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application! 

The Innovation Challenge is being held in conjunction with the 2nd International Agrobiodiversity Congress, November 15-18, 2021.

Sign up! The registration is free and open to all.

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