There is no geographical limitation for application, companies from all around the world are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum criteria.
Entry criteria
From…
… Seed to Series B growth stage.
Must be…
… an innovative tech company challenging the status quo in the agrifood industry.
Is privately held…
… often with venture capital investors or bootstrapped.
Cannot…
… be a spin-off from a large conglomerate.
Must have...
… revenue or at least minimal traction.
Finalists are required…
… to attend Food Tech Congress and pitch at Food Tech Challengers finals in-person or virtually (C level or Founder level).
Evaluation criteria
All applications will be assessed according to the following criteria.
PROBLEM
clarity, relevance, importance, etc.
PRODUCT/ SERVICE
core revenue model, differentiation, competition, etc.
GO TO MARKET
understanding of target, scalability, etc.
PROGRESS/ TRACTION
market fit, roadmap, etc.
TEAM
experience, competence, balance, etc.
FINANCING
potential of securing the next investment, etc.