Are you passionate about food security and eager to make a difference? Do you have innovative ideas to combat food insecurity challenges and create a more sustainable food system?

Join the F.O.O.D Forward Innovation Challenge and use your creativity and skills to drive positive change!

The Challenge:

The F.O.O.D Forward Innovation Challenge invites teams of passionate individuals to develop innovative solutions that address critical challenges in food security. Over an intensive 24 hour period, you'll collaborate, ideate, and build prototypes that leverage technology and creative thinking to tackle issues such as:

  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Access to Nutritious Food
  • Community-Based Food Systems

How to Participate:

  • Form a team or come alone and we will help you be part of the team.
  • Register for the F.O.O.D Forward Innovation Challenge through the conference website.
  • Prepare to be inspired by expert talks, workshops, and mentorship opportunities during the conference.
  • Collaborate with your team to design, develop, and pitch your innovative solution.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The F.O.O.D Forward Innovation Challenge is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage participation from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Are you ready to take on the challenge and help build a food secure future?

Register today and join us at the F.O.O.D Forward Innovation Challenge!

Note:
To participate in the F.O.O.D Forward Innovation Challenge, please ensure you purchase your Hackathon ticket during registration. This ticket secures your spot in the event and grants access to all Hackathon activities.

Venue: 

The F.O.O.D Forward Innovation Challenge will take place at venue Memorial Center for Entrepreneurship at 2pm to 6pm , a dynamic hub fostering innovation and collaboration. The Centre provides a stimulating environment for participants to connect, brainstorm, and bring their ideas to life.

Prizes:

The winning team will receive:

  • A cash prize of $2000 sponsored by RBC and $500 by CORSphere will be rewarded to support further development of their project.
  • Mentorship and guidance from industry leaders.
  • Opportunities to showcase their solution to potential investors and partners.
  • Recognition and promotion of their project within the food security community.
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  • Kelly Sutton

    Regional Vice President, RBC Newfoundland & Labrador  

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  • Florian Villaumé

    CEO @ TechNL

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  • Marc-André Brien 

    CTO @ CORSphere

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  • Karla Connolly

    Interim President & CEO @ Genesis

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  • Freddie Pike

    Engineering Manager @ CoLab Software

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  • B Pratyusha Chennupati

    Head of regulatory and government affairs @ Pebble Labs Inc

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  • Jan Mertlik

    Co-Founder & CEO @ Get Coding

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  • Johan Mendez

    CEO @ Inverte

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  • Aidan Moores

    Success Manager, Pre-Incubation @ Genesis

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