FOODTECH AWARD

FOODTECH Innovation and ISID : Nourishing the Future

Global Call, which began in 2020 and marks its fifth year this year, is UNIDO’s flagship annual event where companies with innovative solutions to global challenges are recognized and awarded. Through this event, UNIDO identifies technologies that can be leveraged for sustainable industrial development in developing countries, while companies showcase their technical expertise and innovation on the international stage, simultaneously contributing to SDGs and engaging in partnerships to address various societal and environmental challenges. Each year, UNIDO ITPOs worldwide sequentially organize the Global Call event, selecting themes that align with the local and global contexts and inviting companies with innovative technologies to participate.

This year, UNIDO ITPO Korea will host the Global Call 2024 under the theme 'FOODTECH Innovation and ISID: Nourishing the Future.' FoodTech refers to an industry where scientific and technological advancements such as robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and 3D printing are integrated into the entire process of the food industry, from production to consumption. Currently, the global food system is collapsing, with 780 million people suffering from hunger and one-third of the world's food production wasted. Moreover, the current food system is exacerbating environmental pollution, producing one-third of the world's greenhouse gas emissions.

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Global Call 2024, themed 'FOODTECH Innovation and ISID: Nourishing the Future,' will be divided into four specific categories: Production, Manufacturing/Processing, Distribution/Delivery, and Consumption. Through this, the event aims to select companies with innovative technologies that can address issues in the global food system such as hunger and unequal distribution, thus contributing to a sustainable food system. UNIDO ITPO Korea hopes that this year's Global Call event will serve as a groundbreaking opportunity to significantly improve societal issues across the entire food industry value chain, including food, environment, and other related challenges.

Event Details

Host
UNIDO ITPO Korea
Theme and Categories
Global Call 2024 theme: Submission categories
FOODTECH Innovation and ISID: Nourishing the Future
  • Production

    Category 1 Production

    - Food Robotics
    - Alternative Proteins
    - Nutraceuticals
    - Smart Farms
    - Ag-biotech
  • Manufacturing & Processing

    Category 2 Manufacturing & Processing

    - 3D Food Printing
    - Packaging
    - Cooking and Processing Robotics
  • Distribution & Delivery

    Category 3 Distribution & Delivery

    - Foodwaste & Delivery
    - E-commerce
    - Food Safety& Transparency
    - Digital Food Management
    - Delivery Robotics
    - Meal Kits
  • Consumption

    Category 4 Consumption

    - Serving Robotics
    - Personalized Nutrition
    - Recipes
    - Nutrigenomics
    - Restaurant Delivery
In addition to the examples provided above, companies from various relevant fields are strongly encouraged to apply. UNIDO ITPO Korea eagerly anticipates active participation from companies across all pertinent sectors of the FoodTech industry, including production, manufacturing & processing, distribution & delivery, and consumption.
Who Can Apply
All companies possessing innovative technologies related to FoodTech are eligible to apply (Large corporations, SMEs, Start-ups, etc.)
Other types of institutions apart from private companies, including research institutions, university spin-off companies, and academic institutions and centres, are also eligible to apply.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Criteria Details Proportion
Innovativeness Innovativeness of the content and technology in the proposal 30%
Compatitiveness Commercial competitiveness and feasibility 25%
Sustainability Environmental and social long-term sustainability 20%
Expansion Scalability and possibility of expansion to different geographical and socioeconomic contexts, specifically developing countries 15%
Return Expected occupational return (job creation and income generation potential) 10%
Benefits for Award-Winning Company
Global Promotion via UNIDO & Media Outlets
VIP Networking at UNIDO Events
Tailored Consultation by UNIDO Expert
Follow-up Opportunity through Main Office
Participation in UNIDO Booth during the World FoodTech Expo
Idea Pitching during the World FoodTech Expo
Overall Schedule
Application submission

May.

Jun.

Jul.

Evaluation

Aug.

Sep.

Oct.

Award Ceremony

Nov.

Jury Members and
Sponsors Institutions
Jury Members Experts from International Organizations, industries, academia, and the private sector will participate as jury members.
Sponsors
  • Korea FoodTech Council
  • 외교부
  • 한국식품연구원
  • 한국식품산업협회

Award Ceremony Details

Date
November 21st, 2024 (Tentative) : The Award Ceremony will be held concurrently with the World FoodTech Expo 2024(2024.11.20-23)
Venue
COEX (513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164 Republic of Korea)