Smart Food

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development — One Planet Fellowship - 2020
2019-12-12 00:00 - 2020-03-31 23:30 UTC
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.

Livelihood India Summit 2019, New Delhi, India
2019-12-12 - 2019-12-13 | Hotel Le Meridien, NewDelhi, India
Livelihoods India was initiated in 2010 as a national level initiative to bring together diverse stakeholders on a single platform to discuss critical issues that impede and afflict the livelihoods of the poor. ACCESS Development Services set up this platform in order to understand and assess the key issues and challenges that the poor face in sustaining their livelihoods and micro enterprises and also to craft a vision and strategy for moving them from subsistence to sustainable levels.
The mission of Livelihoods India is to create a national platform that presents opportunities for cross learning and sharing of these unique experiences both successes and failures within the country. Livelihoods India aims at building sectoral consensus on critical issues and challenges faced by the poor, share best practices and inform and influence policy. Within Livelihoods India Platform, specific sub initiatives have been designed to make this platform an effective bridge for cross learning.

Kisan 2019
2019-12-11 09:00 - 2019-12-15 17:00 | Moshi, Pune
The KISAN Fair is organized with an objective to create a single platform for the Indian Agri-community. It is the only fair of its kind where agri-professionals, policymakers, like-minded individuals, government officials and media from all parts of India come together to have a dialogue with the who’s and who of Indian agriculture sector. KISAN has always been engaged in bringing together the key players of the agribusiness for strengthening the future of Indian agriculture sector.
KISAN 2019 – This year it will be the 29th event in the KISAN series. You can go through our ‘Facts and Figures’ to get an idea of our visitors in the previous years. We hope that your constant love and support will help us organize the forthcoming 29th KISAN Fair on an even larger scale.
Farmers love KISAN and KISAN loves farmers. More than 150,000 farmers, agri-professionals, researchers and decision makers visit KISAN in 5 days. This makes KISAN the best platform for agriculture

EIMA Agrimach India 2019, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi
2019-12-05 - 2019-12-07
Organized jointly by FICCI, FEDERUNACOMA in partnership with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the event is inspired by EIMA International, the second largest exhibition and conference on farm mechanization in the world.
EIMA Agrimach India 2019 envisages showcasing the best and latest in agri-machineries, besides providing an excellent opportunity to Indian and overseas players catering to the entire value chain through vertical based national and international pavilions.
Conference Registration
Visitor Registration
Exhibitor Registration

The Middle East Organic and Natural Product Expo,, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center
2019-12-03 - 2019-12-05
The Middle East Organic and Natural Product Expo Dubai is the Middle East’s business event that focuses on organic and natural products. The event has been connecting suppliers with buyers for 16 years and is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment UAE and supported by International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
With a focus on the 5 natural market segments such as Food & Beverages, Health, Beauty, Living and Environment, the expo is one of the the largest gatherings of bio products in the region.

The 21st Annual Global Child Nutrition Forum, Siem Reap, Cambodia
2019-12-02 - 2019-12-06
Organized annually by the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Centre of Excellence against Hunger, the Forum will be held in the Southeast Asia region and the Kingdom of Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport, serving as the host organization.
Registration is now available – http://cvent.me/XBBzZ

International Conference on Food, Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture
2019-12-01 08:00 - 2019-12-03 13:30
The 1st International Conference on Food, Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture-FNSSA organized by the Agro-Food Industries Alliance (funded by Academy of Scientific Research and Technology in Egypt), World Food Program, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT, Alexandria), Alexandria University, Egypt, and IEREK – International Experts for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange in collaboration with Springer as a publishing partner.
The conference is held in Cairo from 1 to 3 December of 2019, and will be an opportunity to present and discuss the newest researches related to food, nutrition and sustainable agriculture as well as to shed light on their relationships with the industry. The scientific committee welcomes contributions from academics, researchers and interested participants.
Aim and Scope of FNSSA 2019
The conference will focus on the recent trends and discoveries in the area of functional foods, nutraceuticals, food safety, food security, sustainable agriculture, and agro-food engineering and technology.
The conference will provide an unique opportunity for researchers in academia and private sector, youthful scientists across the globe, experts, founders, CEOs’, SMEs, industrialists, and business delegates to meet, network and publish the latest results and advances in the field. This exchange of knowledge will provide researchers, practitioners, educators, and investors with the most recent innovations, trends, and challenges in the field while presenting solutions for achieving food security along with a sustainable agricultural development.
The selected contributions from this conference will be published in Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI), a book series by Springer. Moreover, authors of the best papers will be selected for publication in special issues of a number of indexed journals by Springer.

Nutri-cereals Conclave 2019
2019-11-29 09:00 - 2019-11-30 18:30 | HICC Convention Centre, Hyderabad
Nutri-cereals conclave, is a flagship event of Nutrihub-IIMR, for creating and spreading awareness about millets and other nutricereals. The Nutri-Cereals Conclave version 2.0 , a National level annual event will be organized November 29th & 30th 2019 at HICC Hyderabad. The theme for day one is “Food Tech, Agri Tech, Nutritech Convention 2019”, The Theme for day two is “to encompass the investments in Agri / Food business ecosystems” and day two theme will be focusing on Nutricereals for Nutritional security through startups. #Indianinstiuteofmilletsresearch

“Millet and what else? The wider context of the adoption of millet cultivation in Europe”, Germany
2019-11-27 - 2019-11-28
Within the Collaborative Research Centre 1266 at Kiel University, the ‘Millet Dating Programme’ (2017-2019) produced direct radiocarbon dates on over a hundred grains of broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) from archaeological sites across Europe. The results demonstrate that millet cultivation began during the Middle and Late Bronze Age, at slightly different times in different parts of Europe (Filipović et al. in prep.) and earliest in Ukraine (Dal Corso et al. in prep.). Building upon the now available solid chronological basis, we want to explore how the (beginning of) full cultivation of millet across Europe correlates with changes and new tendencies in economy and lifestyle recognised from the archaeological record. Moving beyond the When?, we want to investigate the How? and Why? of the integration of millet into Bronze Age agrarian systems.
This workshop will present and discuss:

Aspects of subsistence economy in different regions of Europe in the Middle-Late Bronze Age, and the changes in it that took place when millet became one of the staple crops.
Ethnographic and experimental insights into millet cropping systems, from sowing to consumption, including aspects such as the required time/labour and yield-improvement measures.
New scientific methods that track the spread, cultivation or consumption of millet, and their integration with conventional approaches.

Venue : Wissenschaftszentrum Kiel, Germany

6th Annual Wharton India Startup Challenge (WISC)
2019-11-25
Submit your idea & business plan online to win $20,000+ in prize money and the entries will be screened by a panel of experts, including top entrepreneurs and VCs

Application Deadline for round 1 – November 25, 2019
Semi-Finalists will be announces on 6th December, 2019
Finalists will be announces on 20th December 2019
Top 10 finalists will get an opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges on January 10, 2020

Indo-Brazil agritech Cross border incubation program 2019 - 2020
2019-11-24
Highlights :

6 months mentoring program in India and Brazil
15 days workshop in delhi and Hyderabad
15 days all expenses paid trip to brazil
Investor connect and demo day in India and Brazil
Partnership and network opportunity in India and Brazil

To apply visit : www.pusakrishi.iari.res.in
24 Nov 2019 – last date to Apply
03 Dec 2019 – Cohort Announcement
09 Dec 2019 – Commencement of workshop

14th Edition Krishithon 2019, Nashik, Maharashtra
2019-11-21 - 2019-11-25
India’s Premier Agriculture Trade Fair is set to enter into the 14th Edition will continue to provide a common platform and offer business opportunities for Manufacturers, Suppliers and to those involved in the Agriculture & Allied Sectors. The vendors can show case their products & innovative technologies in Krishithon which has been successfully blending latest technology, expertise, experience and business to update the agriculturists in the country.

Agriculture and Organic Mela 2019, Belgaum, Karnataka
2019-11-21 - 2019-11-24
To register for exhibition – http://agri.tradefairs.in/registration/
To register for Conference – http://agri.tradefairs.in/conference-registration/
To register for visit – http://agri.tradefairs.in/visitors-registration/
Organized by Entrepreneurs Welfare Association
Gee Vee Groups (Marketing Partner)

2nd edition, Conference & Awards for Innovations by Agri Start-ups : FICCI, New Delhi, India
2019-11-19
FICCI is organizing the second edition of the start-up initiative on 19th November, 2019. During the 2nd edition, FICCI once again aims to accentuate the innovations taking place specifically in the Agriculture and allied sector and felicitate awards to the start-ups for their impactful innovations.
The Conference would focus on the theme of “Innovations in Agriculture” and will broadly cover sessions on:
· Inspiring Innovation Lessons from business leaders/CEO’s of Agribusiness sector
· Building new strategies for Global partnerships in Agri innovations
· Building a conducive ecosystem for scaling Indian Agri Start-ups
· Business Excellence Awards for innovations by Agriculture Start ups
Representatives from major agribusiness industries, speakers from international agriculture fraternity, policy makers, Agri startups as well as venture capitalists would be present in the event. We are also pleased to inform you that the one day conference will also witness the felicitation of Business Excellence Awards to a select agri startups who have done commendable on-ground innovative intervention in the Agriculture sector. The other core highlights of the event include a release of Compendium of major Agri startups.
I am writing to cordially invite you for this one day event focused on Agri innovations. Please find enclosed the e-flyer summarizing other details of the Conference and a registration form for your ready reference. We especially request you to please stay with us for the entire day and also be a part of special panel discussion with CEO’s of Agribusiness Industry , live jury and Award ceremony after Lunch. May I also request you to nominate senior officials of your organistaion to be a part of this event.
Request you to kindly send us the filled in registration form at agriculture@ficci.com.

2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Food and Aqua, Bali,Indonesia
2019-11-18 - 2019-11-19
The 2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Food and Aqua on November 18-19, 2019 in Bali, Indonesia focuses on the theme of “Seeking the Modernization of Agriculture, Food and Aqua”. The conference highlights keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations, and exhibitions. All the speakers, participants, students, and delegates from across the globe are cordially invited to the event. The international AFA 2019 conference encourages the young student researchers through Poster Award Competition and Young Research Forum at the conference venue.
View the programme schedule here
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2nd FarmTech Asia 2019, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
2019-11-15 - 2019-11-18
FarmTech Asia is an International Exhibition and Conference on Agriculture, Dairy and Livestock Industry. This platform will become a meeting place for Agriculture and Livestock Farmers, Manufacturers, Distributors/Dealers, Agro Scientists, Government Bodies, Associations and other relevant Organisations.
For Registrations, click here
Download the brochure here

Bakers Technology Fair, Hyderabad, India
2019-11-15
A leading event connecting the entire value chain of the bakery and confectionery market presents a session on “Innovations and latest trends in millet milling process” by Dr. Suresh D Sakhare, CSIR-CFTRI.

Travel workshop to the areas of Climate Resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming in Andhra Pradesh
2019-11-12 - 2019-11-14
Andhra Pradesh has long experience of large scale programme on sustainable agriculture, in the past i.e., Community Managed Sustainable Agriculture. The large scale programme of Government of Andhra Pradesh aiming to shift 6 million farmers from chemical farming to natural farming has attracted the attention of the many. The newly launched Climate Resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming (CRZBNF) programme aims at internalizing the input use, maximizing the land use and increasing soil organic matter by adopting various agroecological approaches. The program is also unique in terms of using experienced farmers as resource persons and program managed through the community institutions. Three years of its implementation, with the engagement of many CSOs, Research and UN bodies provides fertile ground for understanding the challenges in scaling up of alternative agriculture extension programme, as solution to current economic and ecological crisis in agriculture.
In order to strengthen this initiative, the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) engaged in this programme are looking forward for the learning from the experiences of others from across the country.
Objective:
In this context, CSOs would like to invite NGOs, academicians, practitioners, researchers and journalists from across the country to come and see the programme on the ground and seek their suggestions for further strengthening the programme.
The 3-day travel workshop will cover various dimensions of the programme like: farmer to farmer extension model, adoption of various agro ecological practices, response of the farmers and initial results, integrating research and science in the programme, resource requirements and mobilising the resources for the programme.
Hosting team and others who are part of the programme are very keen on learning from the experiences of various grounded models from across the country and look for long term engagement.
Host organisations:
Centre of Sustainable Agriculture (CSA), WASSAN, Accion Fraterna Ecology Centre.
Contact Numbers: Lakshmi 09985016637 or Chandrakala 09000005840
Link and Mail ID/registration form: http://bit.ly/crzbnf or write to lakshmi@csa-india.org

8th Edition AFI Annual Forum, ISB, Hyderabad, India
2019-11-08 08:00 - 2019-11-09 17:00
The AFI Annual Forum, the flagship event of Action For India, brings together 100 leading social entrepreneurs and 100 “influencers” drawn from the realms of impact investment, technology, government, and public policy. Having organized seven editions of these Forums during the past seven years (in Delhi, Bengaluru & Mumbai), we are now gearing up to host the 8th edition of the Forum on Nov 8-9, 2019 at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad – The Telangana State Government will be a principal partner for the AFI Forum this year. We will be introducing two new initiatives at the upcoming Forum: the AFI Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator at IIT Hyderabad and the AFI Impact Investment Fund. The 2 day event is expected to attract about 250 delegates from India, US, UK and other countries.
Apply Now to join the cohort of 100 leading Social Entrepreneurs of the country – https://tinyurl.com/AFI-Forum-2019

Indian Food Expo, lucknow, UP, India
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-10
The 7th edition of exhibition“India Food Expo-2019” IFX-2019 is scheduled to be held on 8,9 & 10th Nov 2019 at IIA Bhawan Grounds, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India. Participation is expected from leading food processing, machinery, technology suppliers and consumers from India and abroad.
IFX demonstrates as a leading platform in India for the food processing industry. The industry meets at this show aims to exchange new developments and showcase the future of the food processing industry in India. India Food Expo is most prominent exhibition focusing on new technologies and innovations in the Food Processing Sector and demonstrates machines, equipment and processes in the Food Processing & Packaging, especially in processed fruit & vegetables, ready meals, Dairy, Confectionery, Meat and Poultry, Rice / Pulses / Wheat Cleaning, Grading, Sorting, Milling, Health & Fitness, Sugar & Ricer Mills, Bakery and much more. It is unarguably a golden opportunity for Indian & Foreign exhibitors in corporate projection and functioning, machinery demonstration, product launching and also for sourcing opportunities.
This trade fair is a show case for latest trends in the industry and equipment, where new business concepts and prototypes are shown and discussed with visitors, thus enabling them to recognize key trends, designs and technologies in the market.
Concurrent seminars or Food processing Technologies, Government Policies & Scheme’s, Food processing R&D Institutes/ Facilities or Centres etc as well as B-2-B and B-2-C meetings will be arranged at the venue of this event.

BIOFACH INDIA- 2019, Noida, Delhi-NCR
2019-11-07 - 2019-11-09
The 11th edition of BIOFACH INDIA, an organic platform in India to connect and network with your target audience is scheduled to be held from 7 – 9 November, 2019 at India Expo Centre, IEML, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR.
Organic is more than a label or certification: organic stands for quality and conviction – for the responsible use of nature’s resources. BIOFACH INDIA is the meeting place in India where anyone and everyone who is connected to organic converge annually to share their passionate interest for organic products, network at a common platform and educate themselves about the latest developments in the organic sector.

Agro World 2019
2019-11-05 09:30 - 2019-11-08 16:30
In a bid to introduce contemporary agriculture –agri and allied sectors with their best practices, technologies, processing and marketing that can inevitably help countless farmers and platform owners, Indian Council of Food and Agriculture with the support of the Government of India and several States and in technical collaborations with a large number of industry associations and international bodies, is fully geared up to floor AgroWorld 2019 from November 5 to 8, 2019 at the sprawling campus of Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi. Additionally, this insightful global knowledge and trade event will encompass industry-oriented topics, opportunities for startups, international participation and much more. Meanwhile, the agro food industry experts, agri-specialists and government officials from all across the world, will share their prized insights on available technologies, trade and business models and modern innovations.
These distinguished individuals will be ready to interact with our entrepreneurs, farmers and scientists. Indian industry and businesses, institutions, Central Ministries and the State Governments will have the showcasing opportunities of their products and technologies, programs and services, potential and achievements before the national and global stake-holders to explore possibilities of investments, technical cooperation, trade, business, marketing and partnerships opportunities. Along with its partners, ICFA is passionately promoting AgroWorld 2019 across India and the world that incorporates major sectors and key stakeholders in food, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, aqua and allied sectors. ICFA invites you to avail this wonderful opportunity to take a proactive part as a zealous exhibitor or sponsor during the forthcoming exciting event – AgroWorld 2019, and showcase the products, technologies, programs and services to a colossal target audience in a single, pulsating platform for three consecutive days

4th Global Agriculture Summit and Awards 2019
2019-11-05 09:30 - 20:30 | Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, India
Even after decreased contribution to GDP, agriculture still continues as a major livelihood provider around the globe, especially in the developing world; and hence responsible for economic growth and social transformation. Mammoth work has been done in agriculture in the recent years on the part of the industry, NGOs, CGIAR bodies and institutions, supported by the Government and international organisations to transform the agriculture and allied sectors. The most significant development in the last one decade has been the emergence of large number of start-ups in food and agriculture, across the value chain spectrum, completing the chain from farm to fork. In India, the Government schemes like ACABC, Startup India, Standup India, Skilled India and launch of MUDRA Bank and such other initiatives have accelerated the value creation and entrepreneurship activities in the farm sector and connected the same to the markets and the consumers through innovative agribusiness models.
Connecting farmers effectively with trade,markets and value added activity holds the key to their prosperity. In this context, Government of India has launched eNAM to help in marketing and also the program towards doubling farmers incomes by 2022.There is need for understanding and adopting successful global models and also fostering farmer-industry-institution partnerships towards helping farmers gradually transforming from farmer to farm entrepreneurs.The 4th Global Agriculture Summit 2019 aims to provide the platform towards facilitating farmers connect with the technologies, markets, industry, institutions and the Governmental programs. Indian Council of Food and Agriculture takes the opportunity to discuss the constraints and opportunities for a global momentum towards making agriculture high-tech,market linked and value added for best returns to farmers and to all stake-holders across the food value chain.This may require collective efforts,taking on board the Governments, inter-governmental organisations, trans-national corporations, industry, NGOs, FOs, financial and technology institutions for increased flow of knowledge, technologies, investments and market access. The national governments need to create enabling policy environment for effectively translating the potential of agriculture through agribusiness, and thus empowering farmers.Towards this end,ICFA is bringing together eminent personalities of Indian and global agriculture, food and agribusiness sectors on one platform on the event of 4th Global Agriculture Summit 2019.This spectacle will be combined with the presentation of 4th Global Leadership Awards and the launch of Agriculture Year Book 2019.
Important individuals and institutions, who played pivotal role in building new faiths and ambitions in agriculture will be acknowledged by the Global Agriculture Awards 2019. On this occasion, ICFA and Agriculture Today will also release the Agriculture Year Book 2019 for an exhaustive appraisal of activities in food and agriculture round the year. It is must for everyone anyhow associated with food and agriculture via business, research, academics, media, farming, trade, development, policy making, implementation and any other medium across the globe to participate in this amalgamation of events.

SUN Global Gathering 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal
2019-11-04 08:00 - 2019-11-07 17:00
The SUN Global Gathering brings together all SUN Government Focal Points and representatives of their partners from civil society, donor, United Nations agencies, private sector partners, academia, media, parliamentarians and others. It is the flagship event of the SUN Movement and an important moment where members take stock of progress and challenges, share their innovations and learn what is helping to reduce malnutrition across all SUN Countries. It is a moment for every actor to be energised and encouraged through sharing, learning and finding ways to take their fight against malnutrition to the next level.
As in previous years, the SUN Global Gathering will be divided into several sections including plenary sessions, workshops, and a marketplace designed to showcase country experiences in scaling up nutrition. This year, we are also planning plenty of space (and support) where participants will have the opportunity to share their unique experiences and perspectives.

The International Forum on Food and Nutrition, The Mall, Milan
2019-11-03
The International Forum on Food and Nutrition is a global platform to promote solutions towards a dramatic change in the mindset of all stakeholders. Bringing together Governments, private sector civil society organizations, research and science, the Forum will host a series of interactive panels throughout the day to support the sharing of experiences and good practices, from a global to a local perspective.
For this 10th edition, the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition (BCFN) Foundation will be convening stakeholders on the Sustainability Challenge, in joint collaboration with National Geographic, the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), the Columbia Center for Sustainable Investment (CCSI), Santa Chiara Lab – University of Siena (SCL), and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food (GAFF).
To Register – https://www.eventboost.com/e/10th-forum-on-food-and-nutrition-/20563/en_US/

Small Grants Program for food and nutrition security activities, Round 2 grants due by 1 Nov 2019
2019-11-01 08:00 - 17:00
About the Organization
IDEAL is a five-year USAID FFP funded activity that aims to address knowledge and capacity gaps expressed by the food and nutrition security implementing community. The goal of IDEAL is to strengthen food and nutrition security among FFP-target populations through promotion of systems-level approaches to improve the design, implementation and overall effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities.
About the Grant
The purpose of this request for applications (RFA) is to solicit applications that support the development of tools and topic-specific learning events to strengthen the capacity of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP) grantees, and the broader food and nutrition security implementing partner community.
Subject of Grant
Capacity strengthening and innovation to improve the design, implementation and effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities.
Objective of Grant
To solicit applications from food and nutrition security practitioners to support the development of products and tools, conduct events, and implement practical activities to improve the quality of food and nutrition security programming among FFP-target populations. Successful Micro Grant applications will align with IDEAL’s content focus areas, the FFP Learning Agenda and identified gaps and needs expressed by implementing partners. This RFA is not intended to solicit applications for research work done by Development Food Security Activities (DFSAs) during the Refine and Implement (R&I) period.
Focus and Subject Areas
Over the past decade, FFP made significant investments in strengthening implementer capacity in a number of key technical areas central to food and nutrition security (e.g. Agriculture, WASH, Commodity Management, Nutrition Technology). Under IDEAL, the emphasis will shift to underlying content focus areas that have received less attention in recent years but remain central to protecting and enhancing lives and livelihoods while transforming communities and institutions. These focus areas represents areas of current practice for implementing partners working in food and nutrition security and offer clear opportunities for capacity strengthening and enhanced sharing across partners on best and promising practices.
Content focus areas

Strengthening the quality and impact of emergency programming
Data collection and analysis for improved program design and impact
Adaptive management and application of learning
Integrated activity design and implementation
Sustainability and planning for exit
Social and behaviour change
Equity, empowerment, social cohesion and social accountability

Duration of Micro Grant Award
The duration of an award under this RFA may be up to 12 months from the date of the award. IDEAL, Save the Children Federation, and/or USAID reserves the right to cancel this RFA at any time.
Funding Availability
Final funding levels for each award will depend on content, relevance, quality, number of applications received, needs, and competing priorities, with a ceiling of $50,000 US Dollars, subject to availability of funds. Acceptance of an application under this RFA does not constitute an award, nor does it guarantee that the application, if awarded, will be funded at the full dollar amount requested
Applicant Eligibility
Prime applicants may be U.S. and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), for-profit organizations, or institutions of higher education that can contribute to IDEAL’s strategic objective of promoting systems-level approaches to improving the design, implementation and SC-IDEAL-MG-RFA-2019-01 6 overall effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities.
Submissions are due by 5PM ET on August 30, 2019 for Round 1 or 5 PM ET November 1, 2019 for Round 2.

World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator - Challenge 2019
2019-10-25
Funding – Apply to receive up to $100,000 in equity-free funding, with further funding dependent upon progress and measurable achievement of key targets.
Access to WFP Operations – Successful teams will work with WFP units on the ground to further develop and refine their solutions.
Hands-On Support – You’ll have the chance to work with technical and industry mentors who will provide guidance and accelerate your progress.
Networking – Teams will be able to tap into and leverage our strong network of public, private, and government partners to accelerate implementation.
Cohort III Application deadline – 25 October 2019

Food Ingredients India, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai India
2019-10-22 - 2019-10-24
Food Ingredients India and Health Ingredients 2019 are events co-located with ProPak India.
ProPak India 2019 is an international processing and packaging trade event for India, and the perfect platform to access a robust and expanding industry and market growing at high GDP growth rates with strong increase and further potential to expand throughout its food, drink, personal care & hygiene, industrial goods, ecommerce, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
ProPak India 2019 will be the second edition of its kind. This year in Mumbai, the show will be delivering a focused industry event connecting international suppliers to local and regional buyers.
India is witnessing strong and dynamic growth across its industries with a backdrop of rising incomes, expanding and changing consumer demands, increasing export potential and strong and supportive governance.
For more information – https://www.figlobal.com/india/

World Food Day 2019 Seminar, Stockholm, Sweden
2019-10-22
As part of the global celebrations of World Food Day 2019 the Swedish FAO Committee invites you to participate in a seminar on October 22. The overall purpose of the seminar is to stress the importance of multi-sector cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2, making sustainable and nutritious food accessible for all.
The seminar will offer a Swedish perspective on global food security. We will discuss how to jointly fight hunger and ensure food security for the world’s growing population.

Common Fund for Commodities - 15th Open Call for Proposals
2019-10-15
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) provides a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries. These activities cover all segments of the value chain (including production, processing, financing, marketing etc.). This includes services and support functions, that help all participants in the process of value generation to improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of its poorest participants at the bottom of the pyramid.
The support is offered mainly through loans, including financing of equipment’s and meeting needs for working capital. The CFC seeks applications of projects that have reached a state of economic, social and environmental sustainability. These applications should clearly show operational and financial viability, with a proven track record.
Project proposals that incorporate innovative solutions for the commodity sector (e.g. new agritech applications, increase availability of renewable and affordable energy, expanding environmental service) are especially expected to be submitted.
All interested parties are kindly invited to submit qualifying proposals no later than 15 OCTOBER 2019.
