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SUMMARY:GCHERA World Agriculture Prize 2020 - Nominations Open
DESCRIPTION:The GCHERA WORLD AGRICULTURE PRIZE is the international award of the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for the Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA). The Prize aims to encourage the development of the mission of higher education institutions in education\, research\, innovation and outreach in the agricultural and life sciences by recognizing the distinguished contribution of individuals to this mission. Two 100\,000 USD prizes will be awarded in 2020 with at least one recipient coming from a country NOT classified as having a developed economy. See the list of those countries with a developed economy. \nThe prize was proposed by both Prof. ZHAI Huqu\, the former Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and Prof. ZHOU Guanghong\, the President of Nanjing Agricultural University (NJAU) and Chairman of Education Professional Committee (EPC)\, of the Chinese Association of Agricultural Science Societies (CAASS) on October 20\, 2012 in the occasion of NJAU’s 110th anniversary. It was approved at the GCHERA steering committee meeting in Uruguay on October 29\, 2012. The prize is generously sponsored by the Education Development Foundation of NJAU and Da Bei Nong Group\, the prizes are awarded annually. \nGCHERA has the mission to encourage mutual understanding and global co-operation among higher education associations and their constituent member institutions in supporting innovation\, and to provide within the global context\, leadership in education\, research and outreach in the agricultural and life sciences. \nTHE 2020 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS \nTwo World Agriculture Prizes will be awarded in 2020 each to an individual academic/faculty member from a higher education institution in recognition of the academic/faculty member’s life time achievements working in the disciplines relating to the agricultural and life sciences – including but not limited to agriculture\, forestry\, natural resources\, food\, bio-based products\, bioenergy\, rural development and the environment. At least one recipient will be from a country NOT classified as having a developed economy. See the list of those countries with a developed economy. \nEach nominee will demonstrate exceptional and significant achievement in his or her engagement in the mission of higher education institutions in education\, research\, innovation and outreach relating to the agricultural and life sciences. The impact of these achievements will most likely be demonstrated in the work of the nominee in the development of the institution(s) in which the nominee has served\, and in the local and wider geographical region of those institution(s)\, but not necessarily globally. \nDownload the Terms and Conditions for nominating a person for the Prize. and register. You can register to make a nomination on this page. You will then receive a password by email to allow you to log on to the online nomination form. You can update your nomination form at any time until the closing date of May 31\, 2020 5:00 pm GMT. \nFor more information visit @ https://www.gchera.com/world-agriculture-prize.html \nAWARD CEREMONY \nThe 2020 GCHERA World Agriculture Prize Award Ceremony will be held on 28 October 2020 in Nanjing Agricultural University\, Nanjing\, China.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/gchera-world-agriculture-prize-2020-nominations-open/
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities for Start-ups/SMEs for Indigenous Technology Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Development Commercialization of Indigenous Technology: Inviting Application for National Awards 2020 \nTechnology Development Board (TDB) is a statutory body of Department of Science & Technology (DST). As part of National Technology Day celebration on 11th May every year\, TDB presents following three Awards\, to industrial concerns who have successfully commercialized an indigenous technology. \nThe Technology Development Board (TDB)\, Department of Science and Technology\, Government of India provides financial assistance to Indian industrial concerns\, start-ups and SMEs attempting development and commercial application of indigenous technology\, or adapting imported technology to wider domestic applications. The objectives are to promote new ideas from small enterprises even at the risk of failures\, encourage production of competitive consumer products\, motivate industries and R&D institutions for product innovation\, develop socially relevant and profitable technologies\, identify and act in areas requiring strategic interventions and Invest in core technological strengths to enable Indian industry to stand-up to the competitive pressure and become a global player. \nOne (1) cash award of Rs. 25 lakh and a trophy to an industrial concern which has successfully developed & commercialized an indigenous technology. However\, in case the technology developer and commercializing organizations are different each one would be eligible for cash prize and a trophy. \nThree (3) cash awards of Rs. 15 lakh and a trophy each to a Micro\, Small and Medium Enterprise that have successfully commercialized a technology product based on indigenous technology. \nA cash award of Rs. 15 lakhs which was introduced for the first time for the F.Y. 2017-18 i.e. National Technology Start-up Award for promising new technology with potential for commercialization. \nPublishing of advertisement\, in National Daily Newspapers\, for inviting applications for awards is a yearly affair for TDB and as per practice in the past; it is advertised in the month of November every year. To apply visit www.tdb.gov.in
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/funding-opportunities-for-start-ups-smes-for-indigenous-technology-commercialization/
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SUMMARY:Agri Clinic and Agribusiness Center
DESCRIPTION:AGRICLINICS AND AGRIBUSINESS CENTERS\nDepartment of Agriculture\, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare\, Government of India\nAgri-Clinics and Agri-Business centres Scheme was launched in April 2002 by Government of India with the objective to supplement the public extension system through committed private extension services at free or nominal cost by educated and trained candidates in a self employment mode\, by Extension Division of Department of Agriculture\, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC and FW)\, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare\, Government of India. There are two main components for the scheme: Training and Subsidy. \nNational Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)\, Hyderabad\, provides training to Agricultural Graduates through Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) under Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme (AC and ABC) for performing extension services. The trained candidates would establish business units under agricultural allied activities. \nSubsidy component is implemented through National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD)\, Mumbai. Trained candidates establishing agri-ventures availing credit facilities are extended with subsidy depending on their project\, gender\, social category and regional preferences. \nObjective of the ACABC Scheme\nThe main objective of this scheme is to promote the establishment of agricultural clinics and Agri Business Centers (ACABC) in the country. A plan has also been prepared by the government to promote agri business through which a person associated with farming or willing to join can take a loan of up to 20 lakh rupees. You can get this amount through Agri Clinic and Agri Business Center Scheme. The person joining this scheme is given 45 days training and if your plan is found eligible then NABARD i.e. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development will give you a loan. \nEligibility for ACABC \nEligibility: Unemployed agricultural graduates\, agricultural diploma holders\, higher secondary and biological science graduates with agriculture and postgraduate courses in agriculture. The age limit of the trainees has been kept from 18 to 60 years. \nDocuments \nDocuments which are needed are:-\nAadhaar card number\, email id\, last educational qualification\, bank account information and photo of applicant \nLoans and Subsidies in this Scheme\n\nTo set up agricultural clinics and agribusiness centers\, the NABARD bank will provide a personal loan of Rs 20 lakh and a group loan of up to Rs 1 crore for training entrepreneurs.\nThe entrepreneurs will also given 36 to 44 percent of the project cost on loan.\nOn this loan\, 36 percent subsidy will be given to general category entrepreneurs.\n44 percent subsidy will be given to entrepreneurs belonging to scheduled castes\, tribes and women.\n\nToll free number of Agri Clinic or Agri Business Center scheme\nFor more information farmers can call on the toll free number 1800-425-1556. \nFor more details visit: https://acabcmis.gov.in/AboutUs.aspx \nThe online system is in placed to apply online for trainings and to monitor the training activities\,subsidy disbursal under Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme (AC and ABC). \nhttps://www.acabcmis.gov.in/Institute.aspx. \nFor applying for Training: https://acabcmis.gov.in/ApplicantReg.aspx \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/agri-clinic-and-agribusiness-center/
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SUMMARY:21st International Congress on  Nutrition and Health and Awards - 2020
DESCRIPTION:The conference offers emerging scholar awards to outstanding researchers\, exceptional graduates or early academicians who have distinctive enthrallment towards the conference themes. The Award strives in providing a strong professional development opportunity for early career academicians—meeting experts in the field\, interacting with colleagues from other parts of the world\, and creating networks and long-term relations \nEarly Bird Registration Euro 560 on or before 18 December 2019; Euro 650 17 February 2020; Euro 740 13 May 2020 \nThe organizers also seeking the nominations for the following awards entries \nExpert Level (Scientific Service Achievement Award) \nProfessional Level (The Research Contribution Award) \nScholar Level (The Upcoming Researcher Award) \nWomen Scientist (The Women of Science Award)
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/21st-international-congress-on-nutrition-and-health-and-awards/
LOCATION:Zagreb\, Croatia
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