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 (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.