Nominations are now open for the UN FAO Innovation Award 2024, aimed at recognizing ground-breaking innovations in areas under FAO’s mandate. Here’s what you need to know about the award:
Award Details:
- The successful applicant will receive:
- A scroll describing the recipient’s achievements and/or award.
- A cash prize of USD $10,000.
Eligibility:
- The FAO Award for Innovation is open to a broad spectrum of awardees, including Members, institutions, individuals, international/regional organizations, academic or research entities, civil society organizations, and private sector entities.
- Innovations could be related to various areas such as agri-food systems, digital agriculture, agri-food innovation systems, biotechnology, sustainable production practices (e.g., Agroecology), new business models, etc.
- Innovations could be technological, institutional, social, policy, or financial in nature.
Criteria:
- Award-Specific Criteria:
- Impact on multiple levels of the supply chain from agricultural producers to consumers.
- Strengthening the link between agricultural producers and consumers through innovative mechanisms.
- General Criteria:
- Quality and merit of the innovation.
- Potential benefit, impact, and sustainability.
- Accessibility and affordability.
- Scalability.
- Value for money.
- Role of youth (under 35), women, and marginalized groups.
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Nomination:
- Nominations should be self-contained and provide concrete elements and information about the innovation.
- Nominations can be submitted electronically via the provided form or sent via email to [email protected].
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your ground-breaking innovation and contribute to food security, economic development, and sustainable resource management. Apply now before the deadline on March 1, 2024!