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Is your start-up ready to transform the agri-food industry?

If your technology has the potential to revolutionise the agri-food sector—whether by enhancing productivity, boosting sustainability, or leveraging deep-tech innovation—then the inaugural Agri-Food Innovation World Championship is the perfect stage for you.

The Agri-Food Innovation World Championship is set to launch at AFTEA 2024, where shortlisted finalists will have the opportunity to present their groundbreaking innovations to a panel of judges, including venture capitalists, seasoned entrepreneurs, and leading industry experts.

About The Competition

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19 - 20 November 2024 (Tue - Wed)

AFTEA 2024 @ Sands Expo & Convention Centre

Themed “Empowering the Future of Agri-Food Tech”, the championship aims to identify, support, and celebrate seed to series A start-ups with high growth potential, focusing on innovative solutions in agri-tech, food sustainability, health & wellness, and deep-tech sectors. The competition’s mission is to foster groundbreaking ideas that will transform the agri-food landscape and contribute to a sustainable future.Themed “Empowering the Future of Agri-Food Tech”, the championship aims to identify, support, and celebrate seed to series A  start-ups with high growth potential, focusing on innovative solutions in agri-tech, food sustainability, health & wellness, and deep-tech sectors. The competition’s mission is to foster groundbreaking ideas that will transform the agri-food landscape and contribute to a sustainable future.

This global competition, brought to you by Constellar and Innovate 360.

Take the Leap – Submit Your Application Today!

Why Participate?

  1. Gain Global Exposure: Showcase your start-up’s innovative solutions to global investors, industry leaders, potential partners, and media seeking the next breakthrough in agri-food tech

  2. Win Attractive Prizes: Secure funding through cash prizes and investment term sheets valued at up to S$2 million (terms and conditions apply)

  3. Expand Your Network: Connect with influential stakeholders, including potential investors and partners, policymakers, members of academia, and fellow innovators

  4. Receive Valuable Mentorship: Gain exclusive insights and guidance from seasoned experts in the agri-food tech industry to refine your business strategy, and enhance your start-up’s impact and scalability

  5. Drive Sustainable Innovation: Join a movement that champions sustainable solutions in agri-tech, food sustainability, health & wellness, and deep-tech

Competition Themes

  • Aquaculture & Agriculture
  • Deep Technology 
  • Food Technology
  • Food Safety & Security
  • Novel food, Alternative Proteins & Sustainable Food
  • Smart Processing & Packaging
  • Sustainability and Resource Management
  • Urban Farming & Smart Farming

Competition Information

21 August – 30 September 2024: Call for Applications

Registration is online and your application should include the following:

  • A video presentation of no more than 3 minutes explaining the start-up’s concept, market potential, and business model, with a focus on agri-food or agri-tech solutions. File format: mp4, English only

  • A pitch deck of no more than 10 slides covering key aspects such as the problem statement, solution, market opportunity, business model, traction, team, and financial projections, emphasising the relevance to agri-food or agri-tech. File format: PDF, English only

1 October 2024: Screening and Qualifiers

All applications will undergo an initial review to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and application requirements. Start-ups will be evaluated based on the strength of their applications, including the innovation of the idea, market potential, and team capabilities, particularly in the agri-food and agri-tech sectors. 

Selected start-ups will be notified by 7 October 2024. 75 start-ups will go to the Heats round which will be held in Singapore at AFTEA 2024 on 19 November. Teams will need to present in English.

19 – 20 November 2024: Competition Stages

19 November 2024 - Heats

  • 70 start-ups will pitch to a panel of judges. Each start-up will have 3 minutes pitching. 8 start-ups will advance to the next round

20 November 2024 (Morning) - Round 2

  • 32 start-ups comprising 8 from Day 1 and 24 from Innovate 360-led regional selections will compete, with each start-up allotted 3 minutes to pitch. 8 start-ups will advance to the final round

20 November 2024 (Afternoon) - Final Round

  • 8 start-ups each will be allotted 5 minutes to pitch, followed by a 3-min Q&A session

  • The judging panel will select 3 top winning start-ups. The winners will be announced at the end of the competition

Participation is free! Submit your application online by 30 September 2024.

Important: Shortlisted start-ups are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation expenses for AFTEA 2024. To continue in the competition, start-ups must also secure a AFTEA exhibition pod for S$3,000. Terms and conditions apply.

Participants may choose to enter as an individual or as a team. Judges will be evaluating entries based on:

  • Innovativeness (20%) 

  • Impact of solution (20%)

  • Differentiation from existing solutions (20%)

  • Feasibility to commercialise and expand (20%)

  • Investment potential (20%)

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