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2023 Food Logistics Innovation Challenge
2023 Food Logistics Innovation Challenge

How can we harness the power of logistics to improve food and nutrition security, sustainability and reduce waste? This challenge is a global open call for innovators and change-makers who have solutions capable of addressing the most pressing challenges in food logistics. Come and join us!

Important dates : 

Deadline: 22 March 2023

Name of donor : Thought for Food

Amount of the grant : Not available

Category: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

Reference URL : https://tffdigitallabs.org/challenges/powered%20by%20Thought%2

The challenge is open to startups from around the world that have solutions relevant to launching or scaling in the APAC market. Startups with an existing prototype and some traction or investment are strongly encouraged to apply.

This innovation challenge seeks solutions across the entire food value chain (from production to waste) that contribute to more inclusive, efficient and sustainable practices - including optimised and sustainable production and distribution of agri-food products, tracking of food provenance, smart retailing and sales of agri-food products, better waste management, etc.

Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):

  • Digital markets
  • Cold chain storage and distribution
  • Traceability of supply and demand
  • Efficient transport and trade systems
  • Sustainable packaging
  • Intelligent retailing
  • Waste management

And other relevant areas that harness the potential of cutting-edge science and technology such as IoT, artificial intelligence, megadata, remote sensing, synthetic biology, nanotechnology and other revolutionary logistics technologies.

Benefits and prices
  • Three (3) winning teams will be selected from the global pool of entrants to receive the following prize package from DHL:
    • 2 personalised 60-minute mentoring sessions with relevant DHL experts
    • Opportunity to present their solution to DHL senior executives
    • Development of a POC project (proof of concept) that will take your start-up to a critical commercial inflection point (e.g. pilot project, market access, customer acquisition)
    • Visibility and credibility through public promotion of your solution by Thought For Food.
Eligibility criteria
  • The Food Logistics Innovation Challenge powered by DHL in collaboration with Thought For Food is open to all startups at all stages. Teams can be made up of participants from the same or different disciplines, communities, countries, universities, etc. Only one entry per team. Employees, suppliers, subcontractors and regional managers (volunteer or otherwise) of the Foundation and donors to the Foundation or their affiliates are not eligible to enter or win.
  • Participation in the Food Logistics Innovation Challenge powered by DHL in collaboration with Thought For Food is voluntary and subject to all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. You are responsible for verifying and complying with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction prior to participating in the Food Logistics Innovation Challenge powered by DHL in collaboration with Thought For Food. You are also responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, passports, visas and other government documentation and approvals required to participate in all elements of the Food Logistics Innovation Challenge powered by DHL in collaboration with Thought For Food, and any federal, state, provincial or local taxes that may be levied on prize money.
Judging criterion
  • Entries will be judged on the following criteria: innovation and uniqueness, commercial potential, traction and scalability, scientific/technical feasibility and impact. From the submissions received, a panel of judges, selected by the Foundation at its sole discretion, will select up to three (3) winners ("Winners"). Winners will be announced via the Thought For Food website, email and social media by 15 April 2023.

For more information, please visit the Food Logistics Innovation Challenge .

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