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SUMMARY:7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
DESCRIPTION:7th ICFAE 2021 will be held during April 20-22\, 2021\, University of Barcelona\, Barcelona\, Spain.It will bring together innovative academics and industrial experts in the field of Food and Agricultural Engineering to a common forum. \n  \n \nFor more information: http://www.icfae.org/ \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/7th-international-conference-on-food-and-agricultural-engineering/
LOCATION:University of Barcelona
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SUMMARY:Biofach 2021
DESCRIPTION:The world’s leading trade fair for organic food is in combination with the VIVANESS\, international trade fair for natural cosmetics\, important business meeting and emotional industry event in one and serves both as a meeting place and for positioning. Not for nothing is the trade fair duo an annual platform for: \n\nNetwork: Nowhere else do customers\, suppliers and all partners and potential new customers meet in their entirety and on a personal level in a comparable way.\nMarket: This is where supply and demand meet. Manufacturers introduce themselves and their products and thus observe and analyze the market and position themselves against the competition.\nPR: The fair serves the image formation of manufacturers and dealers as well as of all participating industry players. With over 1\,000 media representatives from 39 countries as well as comprehensive media coverage\, BIOFACH offers a strong platform for PR.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/biofach-2020/
LOCATION:Exhibition\, Nuremberg\, Germany
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SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL CROP SCIENCE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2021
DESCRIPTION:In the global pandemic situation when social distancing is must\, in person gatherings are restricted\, to promote businesses and brands \, PMFAI has now decided to stage its 15th ICSCE 2020 on 3D Virtual Platform so which will enable companies to reach out to buyers-sellers\, discuss business. \n \nFor registration: https://pmfaiicsce.org/3d-virtual-online-platform-28-29-january-2021-with-extended-exhibition-for-4-days/
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/international-crop-science-conference-exhibition-2021/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pesticides Manufacturers Formulators Association of India":MAILTO:adeshpande@pmfaiindia.org
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SUMMARY:IFNH 3RD ANNUAL FORUM 15TH DECEMBER 2020: ADDRESSING FOOD SYSTEM CHALLENGES: MAKING INTER-DISCIPLINARITY WORK
DESCRIPTION:The importance of sustainable and resilient food supply systems is widely acknowledged. Providing food and nutrient security to a growing global population and ensuring the livelihoods of millions of people working along the food supply chain\, whilst safeguarding the environment for future generations has never been more important. The Covid-19 pandemic has further emphasised the imperative for robust food systems\, capable of responding to shocks and disruptions. \nFood systems are complex\, with inter-relationships between agriculture\, the environment and consumers. Therefore\, the approach to food systems and food systems challenges needs to be holistic and interdisciplinary\, drawing upon natural\, social and physical sciences. The IFNH is based on the recognition of the value of interdisciplinary approaches to systems-wide challenges and our 3rd Annual Forum provides an opportunity to learn about the application of such approaches in practice in different parts of the world. \nThe event is free to attend and for more information on the event and to register your attendance please Click Here. Please register your attendance by Monday 7th December 2020. Follow the links to see the programme and speaker’s biography.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/ifnh-3rd-annual-forum-15th-december-2020-addressing-food-system-challenges-making-inter-disciplinarity-work/
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SUMMARY:Millet Masti – This Thanksgiving\, cook millets for a cause!
DESCRIPTION:This Thanksgiving\, AID and i4Farmers bring you Millet Masti – a virtual contest where you can Cook Millets for a Cause! In this event participants will cook millets of their choice using recipes of their liking – making anything from dishes to deserts. Please register at aidindia.org/milletmasti \nWant to know how cooking millets can conserve water? Check out an AID video explaining it! \nEvent day logistics:\nThe virtual event will begin at 3:00 pm EST when the contestants are expected to join online. \nAt 5:30pm\, the contestants will start submitting their work i.e. pictures and 1 to 2 minute videos explaining their submission. \nBetween 3:30pm to 6:30pm\, we will either have live interactions with farmers on millets or play preceded videos of the farmers \nHow will the event be judged?\nBased on the recipe\, the presentation\, the preparation\, the top 5 participants will be shortlisted for the finals. The final round will have the judge interact with the finalists and then decide the winner(s)
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/millet-masti-this-thanksgiving-cook-millets-for-a-cause/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201129T170000
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CREATED:20201007T075211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T080103Z
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SUMMARY:FoodTec Expo - Global virtual conference and Expo on Food Industry
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URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/foodtec-expo-global-virtual-conference-and-expo-on-food-industry/
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ORGANIZER;CN="iRadeecal Communication":MAILTO:mktg@foodtecexpo.com
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SUMMARY:TEDXVarese talk on The Challenge of Smart Food by Stefania Grando\, Honorary Fellow\, ICRISAT
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URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/tedxvarese-talk-on-the-challenge-of-smart-food-by-stefania-grando-honorary-fellow-icrisat/
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SUMMARY:The Millet Series - 4 by SHARAN
DESCRIPTION:About the EventMillets are the humble superfood of the Indian diet. They are extremely eco-friendly and packed with nutrition\, gluten free and very easy to digest! They also contain a good amount of fiber\, various vitamins\, phytochemicals and minerals.SHARAN is proud to conduct a Millet Series on the second Sunday of every month\, where we will focus specifically on one millet each session. Here\, you will learn all about millets\, how to cook them and slowly seep them into your daily meals \nYou will be introduced to the millet\, what all it can be used for\, how to use it and lots more. The session will end with a demonstration of three delicious recipes\, made from scratch. \nTo support you further\, we will also have a special Q&A session on the last Sunday of every month so that we can answer any doubts you may have. \nJoin Rose\, who is truly passionate about cooking with millets and let the magic of millets sparkle in your kitchens for your health and the environment too. So join us and get millet-powered! \nMenu: \n\nRagi Milk Pudding\nRagi Curd\nRagi Butter Milk\nRagi Momos\nEastern Red Chutney\n\nDate: Sunday 11th October\, 2020 \nTime: 6.00 pm to 7.15 pm IST (8.30 am New York time\, 1.30 pm UK time\, 4.30 pm UAE time\, 8.30 pm Singapore time) \nRegistrations close on Saturday 10th October\, 2020 (midnight) \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/the-millet-series-4-by-sharan/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200923T100000
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CREATED:20200915T235559Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WORKSHOP ON PROCESSING\, STORAGE AND VALUE ADDITION OF MILLETS
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URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/online-workshop-on-processing-storage-and-value-addition-of-millets/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200916T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201111T170000
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CREATED:20200929T220807Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Resilience RFA: Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Request For Application\n\nThe Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) is seeking applications through our Next Generation Crops Challenge Area. FFAR builds unique partnerships to support innovative and actionable science addressing today’s food and agriculture challenges. We are seeking innovative research focused on improving climate resilience in crops to provide the critical solutions necessary to enhance the sustainable production of nutritious food for a growing global population. For 2021\, FFAR anticipates funding up to two meritorious applications. \n\n\nWhat We Are Looking For\n\nFFAR aims to support research that addresses the challenge of rising global temperatures by increasing the basal or acquired thermotolerance of crop plants. In accordance with the above intent\, the successful research will be applicable to one or more of the following crop species: maize\, rice\, sorghum\, millet\, wheat\, sweet potato\, cassava\, banana\, yam\, common bean\, cowpea\, chickpea or groundnut. We will also consider research in other plants\, if applicants adequately describe how the proposed research would be transferable to the preferred crops. Potential solutions only applicable to agricultural systems in high-income countries or involving domestication of new crops will not be considered. \nFFAR would consider: \n\nApproaches that quantify the specific features of climate-driven temperature change that will most impact crop plants.  This may include development or improvement of biophysical crop simulation/predictive models;\nSolutions that address higher temperatures in day and/or night periods;\nSolutions that address increased temperature variability;\nSolutions that could be applied in crop genetic improvement programs;\nSolutions that address the challenges of phenotyping for variation in thermotolerance\, including the impact of acclimation;\nSolutions that address temperature response in crop plants\, including molecular\, enzymatic\, physiological\, and/or genetic approaches;\nSolutions developed in model plant systems that can be applied to one or more of the above crops;\nSolutions that can be reasonably applied in agricultural systems in low income countries.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\nThe Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research welcomes applications from institutions of Higher Education\, non-profit and for-profit organizations\, government-affiliated researchers\, and domestic and international organizations. \nAny individual(s) with the skills\, knowledge\, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support. \n\n\n\n\n\nAward Information\n\nProject duration: Up to 60 months  \nProposal funding range: $250\,000 – $1\,000\,000  \nMatching Funds are not required for this program.   \nReasonable budgets clearly work in favor of the applicant. Budgets that are not commensurate with proposed work or poorly justified will likely have a negative impact on the overall evaluation of the application. \n\n\n\nThe number of projects selected for funding may vary.\nIndirect Expenses: A maximum of 10% of the total award may be used for indirect costs. FFAR’s indirect cost allotment is not an indirect cost rate applied to the total modified direct costs but instead it is an overall allotment from the Total Funds Request\, also known as the Total Project Costs\, to be used for IDC. This means 90% of the total funds requested must go directly to the proposed research. For example\, if you request the maximum\, the total direct cost available to the project is $750\,000⁄1. 1 = $682\,000. Indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the total.\nIndirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the total budget (FFAR contribution+ grantee’s matching funding\, if any). Please carefully review our IDC policy in the Instructions Tab of the budget template.\nEstimated Number of Awards: To be determined. The number of awards depends on the quality and the total funds requested of successful application. The number of applications funded is left totally to the discretion of FFAR including choosing not to fund any applications under this opportunity.\n\n\n\nAnticipated Award Date: February 2021 \n\n\n\nMore information @ https://foundationfar.org/climate-resilience-rfa/
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/climate-resilience-rfa-funding-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Funding
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200930T170000
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SUMMARY:National Sorghum Foundation Opens Joint Scholarship Application
DESCRIPTION:The National Sorghum Foundation and BASF are pleased to announce a joint scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. \n“The National Sorghum Foundation is excited to continue to partner with BASF in supporting students who excel in academics\, leadership and service in their communities and universities\,” National Sorghum Foundation Chairman Larry Lambright said. “We look forward to providing deserving students with the financial assistance necessary to continue their education and success.” \nTwo $2\,500 scholarships will be awarded to deserving students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculturally-related curriculum. Undergraduate applicants must be entering at least their second year of study during the 2020-2021 academic year. Applicants must also have a parent or grandparent who is a member of National Sorghum Producers. \nMore information about each scholarship’s criteria and application forms can be found online at SorghumGrowers.com/Foundation-Scholarships/.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/national-sorghum-foundation-opens-joint-scholarship-application/
LOCATION:4201 North Interstate 27 Lubbock\, TX 79403
CATEGORIES:Funding
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200804T190000
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CREATED:20200722T215948Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual launch Food\, Agriculture\, and Nutrition in India 2020: Leveraging Agriculture to Achieve Zero Hunger (FAN 2020)\,
DESCRIPTION:Virtual launch of the Tata-Cornell Institute’s new report\, Food\, Agriculture\, and Nutrition in India 2020: Leveraging Agriculture to Achieve Zero Hunger (FAN 2020)\, on Tuesday\, August 4\, from 8-9:30 a.m. EDT / 5:30-7 p.m. IST. \nFAN 2020 provides an analysis of India’s progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2—zero hunger. Using district-level data and maps\, the report highlights stark spatial differences in the extent of the hunger problem and identifies potential paths forward\, with a focus on reorienting agricultural policy away from staple grains and toward nutrient-dense fruits\, vegetables\, pulses\, and coarse grains. The report provides a detailed assessment of the prospects for improving productivity and farm incomes across India’s highly varied agroecologies and cropping systems\, emphasizing the need for continued high-level investments in agricultural infrastructure and research to sustain past gains and exploit new opportunities for growth. \nFAN 2020 is the inaugural issue in a series produced by TCI. Each report will provide periodic assessments of the food\, agriculture\, and nutrition situation in India.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/food-agriculture-and-nutrition-in-india-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200712T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200712T200000
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SUMMARY:The Millet Series
DESCRIPTION:About\n(online zoom session) \nMillets are the humble superfoods of the Indian diet. They are extremely eco-friendly and packed with nutrition\, gluten free and very easy to digest! They also contain good amount of fibre\, various vitamins\, phytochemicals and minerals. \nSHARAN is proud to start a Millet Series on the second Sunday of every month\, where we will focus specifically on one millet each session. You will learn all about millets\, how to cook them and slowly seep them into your daily meals \nYou will be introduced to the millet\, what all it can be used for\, how to use it and lots more. The session will end with a demonstration of three delicious recipes\, made from scratch. \nTo support you further\, we will also have a special Q&A session on the last Sunday of every month so that we can answer any doubts you may have. \nJoin Rose\, who is truly passionate about cooking with millets and let the magic of millets sparkle in your kitchens for your health and the environment too. So join us and get millet-powered! \nThis month’s Millet in focus is Jowar ( Sorghum) \nMenu: \n\nRed Jowar Idli with Chutney\nJowar Phulka\nJowar Neer Dosa with Chutney\n\nDates: Sunday 12th July 2020 \nTime: 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm IST (UAE: 4.30 pm\, Europe: 2.30 pm\, UK: 1.30 pm\, Singapore: 8.30 pm\, New York: 8.30 am) \nPresenter: Rosemol Pinto \n\n\n\nTerms & Conditions\n\n\n\n\nYou may not be able to attend the live session if you are late.\nYou may face interruptions during the course of the live stream due to internet connectivity issues.\nShow details and the artist lineup are subject to change as per the artist’s discretion.\nNo refunds on purchased tickets are possible\, even in case of any rescheduling.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/the-millet-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200710T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200710T173000
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CREATED:20200707T060921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T060921Z
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SUMMARY:Indian Pulses and Grain Association - Knowledge Series Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register @ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIT3uXWg5OmYpRvMYA0J3fbBPrzHH-plBvocExYHku-W5I0w/viewform \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/indian-pulses-and-grain-association-knowledge-series-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200706T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200706T180000
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CREATED:20200705T225404Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Launch of IFPRI South Asia- Global Food Policy Report 2020
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Launch\n2020 Global Food Policy Report\nBuilding Inclusive Food Systems\nMonday July 6\, 2020\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm IST\nNew Delhi\, India\nIFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) was officially launched on April 07 and highlights the critical role that inclusive food systems can play\, looking specifically at the obstacles and opportunities as well as the tools and technologies for building inclusive food systems. \nCOVID-19 is having an immense impact on our health and food systems on a global scale. In South Asia\, the pandemic has triggered the largest disruption of livelihoods in human history\, affecting over 1.7 billion people. The disruptions to supply chains\, lack of access to health and nutrition services\, and overwhelmed social protection system have led to increased food and nutrition insecurity in the region. Consequently\, the awareness and need to work towards inclusive food systems have been amplified for all countries in the region. \nIn collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) IFPRI\, South Asia is hosting a virtual launch on Monday July 6\, 2020 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm (IST) to present the highlights of the report in  the South Asian context. The policy makers and thought leaders will share their perspectives in light of the COVID-19 impacts on our food systems. \nCHAIRPERSON\, Trilochan Mohapatra\,Secretary\, DARE & Director General\, ICAR \nSPECIAL GUEST: Ramesh Chand\, Member\, NITI Aayog \nSPEAKERS \nJohan Swinnen\, Director General\, IFPRI\nShahidur Rashid\, Director South Asia\, IFPRI\nFahmida Khatun\, Executive Director\, CPD\nSudha Narayanan\, Associate Professor\, IGIDR\nSwarnim Wagle\, Chairman\, IIDS-Nepal\nRasha Yousef Omar\, Country Director\, IFAD\nPurvi Mehta\, Senior Advisor & Head of Agriculture (SA)\, BMGF\nRaj Paroda\, Founder Chairman\, TAAS\nModerator Rajul Pandya-Lorch \nRegister at : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-of-ifpri-south-asia-global-food-policy-report-2020-registration-111286697508
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/virtual-launch-of-ifpri-south-asia-global-food-policy-report-2020/
LOCATION:New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) South Asia%2C Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS)":MAILTO:ifpri-NewDelhi@cgiar.org
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CREATED:20200608T225055Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Impact of Covid-19 on Indian Agriculture - Re-imaging the way Forward
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR \nImpact of Covid-19 on Indian Agriculture – Re-imaging the way Forward \n(A Collective Effort of Government\, Corporate and CSOs) \n \nRegister @ https://tinyurl.com/yclex287 \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5scxzDEDqMlGW5ybPaShh6X9hUacRwkk5K4JuQHmMbqcEeQ/viewform \n  \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/webinar-impact-of-covid-19-on-indian-agriculture-re-imaging-the-way-forward/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200609T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200609T170000
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CREATED:20200609T023017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T023019Z
UID:9461-1591689600-1591722000@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Global Observance: 2020 Desertification and Drought Day
DESCRIPTION:Desertification and Drought Day\nFood. Feed. Fibre.\n17 June 2020\nDesertification and Drought Day\, running under the slogan “Food. Feed. Fibre.” seeks to provoke  changes in diet and behaviours – such as cutting food waste\, buying from local markets and swapping clothes instead of always buying new – can free up land for other uses and lower carbon emissions . Changing consumer and corporate behaviour\, having more efficient planning and sustainable practices\, could secure enough land to meet the demand for food and supplies. \nPlants and animals provide most of our food\, clothing and footwear. This means that food\, feed (animal) and fibre (for clothing) all compete for arable land. And demand is growing due to population growth and increasing global middle classes. \n2020 Desertification and Drought Day will focus on links between production\,consumption and land\, and the library curated some data and information to help and educate individuals on how to reduce their personal impact. \n \nhttps://knowledge.unccd.int/knowledge-products-and-pillars/unccd-e-library/land-food-feed-fibre \nhttps://www.unccd.int/actions17-june-desertification-and-drought-day2020-desertification-and-drought-day/global \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/global-observance-2020-desertification-and-drought-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T170000
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CREATED:20200309T023827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T081440Z
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SUMMARY:Lets Partner: The Biggest Startup Financing & Knowledge Summit - 2020
DESCRIPTION:SIDBI has been at the forefront of the Venture Capital industry in India\, being one of the largest Institutional LPs with more than 100 funds under its portfolio. Currently we are managing two funds on behalf of Government of India\, one of these being a fund of fund for start-ups with a corpus of about $1.5Bn . Apart from helping the ecosystem through the supply side\, it has been SIDBI’s effort to strengthen the overall ecosystem through various initiatives. \nAs part of such initiatives\, SIDBI is planning to host a Global Summit ‘Lets Partner’ on June 01-02\, 2020 at New Delhi. This will be the biggest ever start-up summit in India with over 500 start-ups and 150 Funds (both domestic as well as global) attending the event. Besides\, Government of India Officials\, various industry bodies\, large corporates\, successful start-ups will also be participating in the programme. EMPEA\, Invest India\, IVCA and NASSCOM\, are the ecosystem partners while 100 Open Startups is the Global Strategic Partner for the event. \nApplications are invited from the startups for the pitching sessions to be held at the event. Startups can apply until March 31\, 2020. The shortlisted startups will get an opportunity to present in front of a jury and investors present at the event and the top startups will be felicitated in the end. Investors will set up one on one meetings with startups they are interested in funding. \nNote:\n1. Startups must have been in operation for at least 6 months and should not have exceeded ten years.\n2. You should be willing to travel to New Delhi in case your startup is shortlisted. \nStartups can apply at http://www.letspartner.in/startup-apply \nFor enquiries on sponsorship or partnership opportunities\, please contact us at +91 22 6753 1204 or write to us letspartner@sidbi.in
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/lets-partner-the-biggest-startup-financing-knowledge-summit/
LOCATION:Aerocity\, New Delhi
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SIDBI%2C India":MAILTO:letspartner@sidbi.in
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UID:9282-1590998400-1590998400@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:MILLESBURY presents "Virtual MasterChef 1.0".
DESCRIPTION:Hello !!! MILLESBURY presents “Virtual MasterChef 1.0”.\n\n\nVirtual MasterChef 1.0 is an online cooking competition where participants need to cook ‘millet made recipes’ and share them with us in order to win the competition.\n\nSmartFood India\n\n\n\nCheck out the details on how to participate and rules of competition in the posters. More details@ https://www.facebook.com/millesbury/
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/millesbury-presents-virtual-masterchef-1-0/
CATEGORIES:Events
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UID:6492-1589328000-1589500799@www.smartfood.org
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
CATEGORIES:Awards
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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/
CATEGORIES:Funding
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210430T133000
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CREATED:20200429T221648Z
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UID:8751-1588246200-1619789400@www.smartfood.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Funding
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200428T163000
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CREATED:20200414T050122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T050215Z
UID:8474-1588086000-1588091400@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your Business through the Corona Crisis
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URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/managing-your-business-through-the-corona-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200417T123000
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CREATED:20200414T045034Z
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UID:8472-1587121200-1587126600@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Ask me Anything: Going Gets Tough\, The Tough Get Going
DESCRIPTION:About this Event \nAMA with T-Hub CEO Ravi Narayan & Nexus Venture Partners MD Sandeep Singhal
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/ask-me-anything-going-gets-tough-the-tough-get-going/
CATEGORIES:Events
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CREATED:20200414T042130Z
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UID:8459-1587065400-1587069000@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Digital Dialogue: Perspectives on Food Systems Resilience in COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:About this Event \nThe World Food Prize Foundation is pleased to present the first of the Digital Dialogue Series. Join us! \nTune in and hear about the impacts of COVID-19 on the food system. \nSpeakers: \nCatherine Bertini\, Distinguished Fellow\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; 2003 World Food Prize Laureate\nShenggen Fan\, Chair Professor\, China Agricultural University; World Food Prize Foundation Council of Advisors\nDavid Nabarro\, Special Envoy of WHO Director General on COVID-19; 2018 World Food Prize Laureate\nModerator: Barbara Stinson\, President\, World Food Prize Foundation
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/digital-dialogue-perspectives-on-food-systems-resilience-in-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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UID:8470-1587049200-1587054600@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Plan B: Preparing for Tomorrow: Gearing for the New Customer Post COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:About this Event \nThe session is to help startups in Gearing For The New Customer Post COVID-19
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/plan-b-preparing-for-tomorrow-gearing-for-the-new-customer-post-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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UID:8468-1586948400-1586953800@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Business Unusual: Cashflow & Customer Management
DESCRIPTION:About this Event: \nBusiness Unusual Webinar Series with Ramkumar Sv & Sayantan Bose from EY hosted by T-Hub \nAbout Airmeet: \nAirmeet is a knowledge session with a virtual venue where attendees can seamlessly interact and learn from each other\, over video chats. \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/business-unusual-cashflow-customer-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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UID:8337-1586107800-1586115000@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Say Yes To Millet: All Millets Magic Online Workshop- 2020
DESCRIPTION:If you are tired of eating rice and roti and want a healthier change\, switch to millets. Millets are the future food\, as they are gluten-free\, low in calories and contain the required nutritional values\, which you need in a day. They will not only make you feel full but also help you to lose weight. If you are worried that you can’t cook them\, Kirti is here to help you out. She will teach you to make healthy\, delicious and easy recipes following the principles of Nature Cure. \nContent of the workshop: \n\nUnderstanding the principle of nature cure\, a divine science for a living\nUnderstanding fivefold foods to consume to live a healthy life\nUnderstanding the basis of nutrition\nWhy plant-based food is the future\nLearn the secrets of Kirti’s weight loss (she has lost 27 kgs of weight\, just by eating right)\nUnderstanding the types of millets and how to include them in your diet\n\nLearn 4-Course Dishes: \n\nBreakfast: Millets Upma\nLunch: Satvik Millets Khichdi\nDinner: Millets Dosa\nDessert: Ragi Peanut Laddoos\n\nFAQs: \n\nWhy no milk?\nFrom where do I get my calcium?\nWhat about my B12?\nWhere are my proteins?\n\nKirti Yadav\, founder and director of KukClean\, will conduct an online workshop to teach you four easy ways to cook millets and also share more gyaan about plant-based diet. If you’ve been waiting to ditch rice and roti for a gluten-free option\, now is the time to try millets. Kirti Yadav\, founder and director of KukClean\, will conduct an online workshop to teach you four easy ways to cook millets and also share more gyaan about plant-based diets. \nKirti Yadav\, the founder and director of KukClean\, started her journey when she lost 25kg after her baby’s birth and without starving\, gymming or dieting. She found that a balanced plate with a portion of protein\, carbohydrate\, raw and cooked vegetable is the secret key to weight-loss. She then founded KuKClean and has been on a mission of spreading awareness on healthy plant-based eating ever since. \nOn April 5\, 5.30 pm onwards\nLog on to karnival.com\nCost Rs 499
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/say-yes-to-millet-all-millets-magic-online-workshop-2020/
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UID:6833-1584950400-1585328400@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference 2020: Building New Evidence and Alliances for Improving Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:The Micronutrient Forum is looking forward to welcoming over 1000 researchers\, program implementers and policy-makers from around the world to its 5th Global Conference 2020 from March 23rd – 27th in Bangkok\, Thailand. \nMicronutrients are at the heart of the potential of food systems to deliver optimal health. Food systems are at the heart of determining what people eat. The 5th Micronutrient Forum Global Conference will cover the broad spectrum of micronutrients – research\, efficacy and safety\, implementation and\, the policy and enabling the environment. In addition\, the conference will take a deep dive into how micronutrients might be optimized and protected within food systems. The Micronutrient Forum is striving to ensure greater participation from the agriculture\, manufacturing\, processing and distribution\, retail and culinary sectors\, to widen the conversation and drive multisectoral innovation towards sustainable solutions. \nThe Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference provides the opportunity for sharing new micronutrient research with a diverse audience across 4 focused tracks: \nTrack 1: Micronutrient biology and status assessment.\nTrack 2: Efficacy and safety of micronutrient interventions.\nTrack 3: Program effectiveness.\nTrack 4: Designing an enabling environment for micronutrients. \nThe delivery of large-scale nutrition-specific interventions\, including supplementation\, fortification and biofortification. \nAddressing data gaps and issues with current estimates of micronutrient malnutrition nutrition as well as how new techniques and software can help to routinely collect information on micronutrient intakes and biomarkers in large scale surveys. \nThe challenges and opportunities for addressing the double burden of malnutrition: micronutrient nutrition\, obesity\, and noncommunicable diseases. \nHow micronutrients might be optimized and protected within food systems\, as well as the interactions between agriculture and climate change\, and their impact on health and nutrition.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/micronutrient-forum-5th-global-conference-2020-building-new-evidence-and-alliances-for-improving-nutrition/
LOCATION:Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)\, 4343 Sukhumvit Rd\, Khwaeng Bang Na\, Khet Bang Na\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10260\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200424T170000
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CREATED:20200320T031458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T031458Z
UID:7992-1584691200-1587747600@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Investment Awards 2020
DESCRIPTION:Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly being used by fund managers and organisations to select and maximise the performance of their investments. \nEnvironmental Finance is a key source of information for responsible investors seeking ways in which to support projects that mitigate climate change or make a positive impact. More companies are now aligning their activities to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). \nThe 2020 Sustainable Investment Awards seek to recognize asset managers\, analysts and data providers incorporating ESG across all asset classes — fixed income\, listed and private equity\, debt funds\, multi asset funds\, infrastructure funds and fund of funds. \nHow to enter: \n1. All entries should be submitted via our awards platform\n2. You will be asked to set up a profile before you can submit an entry.\n3. To submit an entry: \n\nSelect a category\nProvide the nominee’s name\nProvide a 300 word summary highlighting why the nominee should win\nProvide no more than 850 additional words to detail how the highlights were achieved to demonstrate why your nominee is worthy of receiving the award.\n\n4. The deadline for entries is midnight on the Friday 24 April 2020 \nWinners will be announced on the Environmental Finance website at the end of June and will also be featured in the Summer edition of Environmental Finance’s magazine. \nVisit the awards website or email us for more information. \nhttps://www.environmental-finance.com/content/awards/sustainable-investment-awards-2020/ \nEntry deadline: Friday 24 April 2020
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/sustainable-investment-awards-2020/
CATEGORIES:Awards
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