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SUMMARY:African Women in Agricultural Research and Development — One Planet Fellowship - 2020
DESCRIPTION:African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites applications for the One Planet Fellowship. The Fellowship seeks to build a network of African and European scientist leaders to help Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to climate change. Applicants who are a citizen of the following Sub-sahara African countries are eligible to apply: Algeria\, Benin\, Burkina Faso\, Côte d’Ivoire\, Ethiopia\, Kenya\, Malawi\, Mali\, Morocco\, Nigeria\, Senegal\, Tanzania\, Togo\, and Zambia. Selected candidates will participate in intensive training workshops aimed at fostering leadership skills\, strengthening scientific research skills including integrating gender into their research. The call for applications closes on 31 March 2020. \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/african-women-in-agricultural-research-and-development-one-planet-fellowship/
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:VAIGA 2020 - Sustainable Development through Agripreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Within a span of three years\, VAIGA (Value Addition for Income Generation In Agriculture) has become an international icon for agriculture value addition and processing. It is an attempt to showcase current and emerging national and international trends in technologies\, product diversification\, processing\, machinaries\, marketing etc. This year the focal theme is Sustainable Development through Agripreneurship. \nHighlights of the Event \nExhibition  \nShowcasing of commercially viable technologies by international & national institutions\, machineries\, value added products etc. B2B interactions\, successful models in agripreneurship\, theme pavilion and over 300 exhibition stalls. \nTechnical Session \nSpeakers of national & international repute\, experience sharing by successful entrepreneurs- both national & international\, general sessions on licensing and clearance procedures\, food safety standards\, packing\, export development\, credit facilities\, experience sharing\, business and team interaction etc. \nYoung Entrepreneurs Meet (YEM)  \nHandhold support to budding entrepreneurs\, Billeting facilities at business and techno incubation centers\, Mentoring Capacity building.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/vaiga-2020-sustainable-development-through-agripreneurship/
LOCATION:Thekkinkadu Ground\, Thrissur\, Kerala\, India
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SUMMARY:South West Agriculture Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:The SouthWest Agricultural Conference (SWAC)\, SWAC offers attendees two days of dynamic speakers and industry-leading agricultural experts to provide leading information to meet today’s agricultural challenges along with a trade show. Our featured speakers were excellent providing an inspirational message for all\, and the Taste of Ontario gave everyone a chance to meet and mingle at the end of the day.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/south-west-agriculture-conference-2020/
LOCATION:University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus\, Chatham-Kent\,  Canada
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SUMMARY:Elevator Pitch Contest by Sight and Life
DESCRIPTION:Climate Smart Nutrition \nDo you have planet friendly disruptive solution to free the world from malnutrition \nTHE INNOVATION CHALLENGE | CLIMATE SMART INNOVATIONS FOR BETTER NUTRITION \nAn elevator pitch is a critical part of the entrepreneurial process. As competition for research and investment funds increases\, young scientists need to effectively articulate their idea and do so in a manner that is persuasive and precise. Sight and Life developed a platform for organizing an elevator pitch contest (EPC) on disruptive ideas to stimulate networks and dialogue\, especially among innovators. \nThe Elevator Pitch Contest’s goal is to identify and support such projects that can be implemented and produce a meaningful impact in the short term.   \nTo stimulate innovation from different fields\, the contest will identify and support projects that can provide climate smart innovations for better nutrition. \nThe Elevator Pitch Contest will be held at the Micronutrient Forum Global Conference on March 24\, 2020. Seven selected finalists will win a round trip and accommodation to Bangkok to present their idea. Each finalist will receive valuable mentoring throughout the contest and one winner will receive a cash award of US$5\,000. \nELEVATOR PITCH TIMELINE \n31st January 2020 by 11:59 PM (GMT): Complete and submit the online application \n17th February 2020: Seven best entries will be announced \n24th March 2020: Selected innovators will present their ideas to a panel of experts and the audience in five minutes. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for all finalists. \nFor more details visit: https://www.elevator-pitch-contest.org \nApply here for contest:  https://bit.ly/2qSA1lL
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/elevator-pitch-contest-by-sight-and-life/
CATEGORIES:Funding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200124
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Foods Summit 2020\, California\, United States
DESCRIPTION:The North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit aims to help the food industry move towards a circular economy. The executive summit will showcase developments in green packaging\, food ingredients\, plant-based proteins\, eco-labels and biodiversity.  Click here to get the detailed summit agenda. \nWhat are the obstacles facing the food industry to shift towards a circular economy? How can food & beverage firms close their packaging loops? What sustainable materials are replacing plastic packaging? What are best-practices in upcycling of food byproducts? How can food companies and retailers move towards zero-waste systems? How can consumers be encouraged to lead a minimalistic lifestyle for sustainability? Such questions will be addressed in a high-level forum. More details \nOrganized by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor)\, the Sustainable Foods Summit is an international series of summits that focuses on the leading issues the food industry faces concerning sustainability and eco-labels\, such as Organic\, Fair Trade\, Rainforest Alliance\, etc.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/sustainable-foods-summit-2020-california-united-states/
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SUMMARY:National Conference on Health and Wellness through Nutrition and Nutraceuticals - 2020
DESCRIPTION:RUAS National Conference on Health and Wellness through Nutritional and Nutraceuticals -2019 will focus on integrating food based scientific practices as traditional and modern medicine. Along with propagating the benefits of plant based extracts and innovations in food science and technology for a healthy lifestyle. The Sessions include scientific presentations\, poster presentations\, panel discussions and an expo which will cover the global developments in Ayurveda\, General Medicine\, Pharmacy Practice\, Food Science and Catering Technology and provides the participants with an exciting opportunity to interact with industry experts and renowned scientists around the country and globally along with policy makers. \nTheme: Innovation through Science and Engineering for Sale and Health Food \nSession Tracks \n\nChallenges in Food Chain from Farm to Folk\nNovel and Functional Foods in Health\nEnrichment of Foods through Nutrients\nApplication of Biotechnology and Modern Science for Management of Diseases\nHealth and Wellness – Ayurveda Way\nBioactive Molecules and Nutraceuticals for Healthcare\nMarketing Safe and Healthy Food the Ethical Way
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/national-conference-on-health-and-wellness-through-nutrition-and-nutraceuticals-2020/
LOCATION:Ramaiah Medical College\, M.S. Ramaiah Nagar\, MSRIT Post\, Bangalore – 560054
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SUMMARY:9th Edition Krushi Mahotsav 2020
DESCRIPTION:KRUSHI MAHOTSAV is geared up to mark its 9th edition. In retrospect\, successful 8 editions\, over 4 lakh + business and industry visitors\, more than 500 exhibitors\, 500 types native seeds display in all its past editions. Krushi Mahotsav has witnessed the overwhelming response from the industry and all trade. \nDindori Pranit Shree Swami Samarth Sewa Marg is organising the Global Agriculture Festival for the welfare of the Farmers. Till date\, billions of farmers are benetted by the Global Agriculture Festival. This event has been proved as an excellent platform for agriculture experts\, social organisations\, new farmers and students. \nMain attractions in\n\nBio-Gas/ Renewable Energy.\nProcess Industry\nFruits\, Vegetable\nPoly Hose\nAnimal Husbandry & Dairy\nMechanization silk Industry\nTractor Equipment\nSolar Energy\nAgri Marketing\nSoil Water Testing
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/9th-edition-krushi-mahotsav-2020/
LOCATION:Dongre Vasti Gruh Maidan\, Gangapur Road\, Nashik – 422002 Maharashtra
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SUMMARY:The Food System Vision Prize
DESCRIPTION:The Food Systems Vision Prize is an invitation for organizations\, institutions\, companies and communities across the globe to develop a concrete and actionable Vision of the regenerative and nourishing food system that they aspire to create by the year 2050. \n$2M will be distributed to the Top Visionaries\, who will be eligible to receive a prize of $200\,000 each. \nPrize Participants may submit their Visions at any point during the Open Submission Phase and are encouraged to publish an initial post of their submission by the Early Submission Deadline on 5 December 2019. \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/the-food-system-vision-prize/
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