Criteria:
1. Excellence – Quality and credibility of the innovation idea; level of novelty and its propositional value – 25%
How innovative is the proposed idea compared to existing approaches?
Does it show an entrepreneurial spirit, and is the idea feasible?
2. Impact – 25%
Does the solution contribute to improving the food system and/or embracing sustainable development goals?
Does the solution potentially overcome barriers in the food value chain?
3. Quality of the pitch– 25%
Was the presentation clear on all points?
Were delivery techniques and visual messages original and up-to-date?
Did the pitch highlight the key points of the challenges, the problem and the proposed solution?
Did the team keep to the presentation time
4. Business Model – 10%
Cohesion of the points presented in the business model.
Is the business potential and value created and realised captured?
5. Team work – 15%
Is there evidence of team learning and performance?
Did the team show cohesion?
Does the team capitalise on the strengths of all its members?