SUPPORTING THE GROWTH OF WOMEN IN AGRIFOOD
We are inviting women who lead technological ventures in Agri&food-tech to submit their application and secure a slot to pitch their idea in front of our judging panel, as well as many industry professionals at the conference.
The purpose of our startup competition is to give the opportunity to WOMEN entrepreneurs to present their ideas in front of the most relevant audience, gain visibility and networking opportunities, and allow the winner of this competition to receive seed investment.
1. $200K USD IN INVESTMENT LED BY COPIA AGRO & FOOD FUND*
2. 5-HOUR CONSULTATION WITH KPMG ON BUSINESS MODEL AND PREPARATION FOR YOUR NEXT INVESTMENT ROUND
3. 5-HOUR CFO SERVICE AND FINANCIAL CONSULTATION WITH BROOKS-KERET
4. 5-HOUR MENTORING WITH MONDELEZ CORP. ON HOW TO ENGAGE WITH CLIENTS / CORPORATES
5. WMN STARTUP SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE, INCLUDING A HOT DESK, MENTORSHIP AND POSITIONING CONSULTANCY
*Subject to due-diligence by Copia Agro & Food Fund
Our judging panel is comprised of corporate representatives, leaders from academia and leading investors in the ecosystem.
Finalists will pitch during the competition event on February 9, 2021.
Each finalist will receive a preparation package for the final event, including professional consultation on how to build a Financial Roadmap (by Brooks-Keret), a Business Model (KPMG), and how to improve Presentation Skills (WMN).
1) Early-stage startups and ventures, focused on Food and Agriculture
technologies and services:
* Improve health, yield and quality of crops and livestock
* Environment-friendly techniques that can reduce chemical usage
* Tackle food waste and spoilage
* Prolonged shelf-life
* Improve quality and safety of F&B while enhancing production efficiencies,
reducing energy consumption and minimizing preservative usage
2) Founded or led by at least one woman, who has substantial shareholdings.
3) Startups / Projects must be registered (or expected registration) in Israel