The aim of the award, promoted in collaboration with the Italian National Research Council and Seeds & Chips and under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, consists in identifying the best technologies and innovative ideas from startups, enterprises, universities and research centers and technology transfer could lead to social and economic improvements if implemented in Developing Countries (DCs); therefore, starting from the crucial role played by agriculture in developing economies and the impact of innovation in Africa, Asia and Latin America, through this contest UNIDO ITPO Italy aims to create a virtuous circle of connections between the private, academic, financial and institutional sectors that will help to provide concrete answers to food security and safety issues, triggering a primary factor for growth and development.
Applications must be received by 10 April 2017, at the following link: http://www.unido.it/award2017/registration/