This year, JAPFA is looking for startup and scale-up teams around the world to submit agtech and foodtech solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in production of 5 protein groups: poultry, aquaculture, swine, dairy, and cattle.

Top teams will have a chance to secure a fully funded pilot project with JAPFA, to explore a broader partnership and customer relationship!

Take this rare opportunity to work directly with one of Asia’s leading affordable protein producers, refine your technology, and validate your solution in the world’s fastest growing regional market!

For more information about the entire application process, selection criteria, and more, visit: www.gogrow.co/japfa-feeds-the-future-challenge

This challenge is targeted at later stage scaleup ventures, startups with at least a proven MVP and R&D teams with mature technologies that offer a scalable solution meeting one or more of the focus areas.

As a leading pan-Asian, industrialised agri-food company dedicated to feeding Emerging Asia with essential proteins, the JAPFA business encompasses the entire food supply chain from feed to farm to fork.

With already over 3 billion people living in their target markets—over 40% of the world’s total population—JAPFA is looking for bold ideas that re-imagine smarter and more sustainable technologies for every stage of the world’s existing agriculture and food systems.

Teams are invited to apply with solutions in ANY of the key protein groups, at ANY stage of the Feed to Food process.

Example Technology Areas of Interest:
 - Feed-tech
(eg. functional feed, formulation, nutrition)

- Animal Health & Biotech
(eg. growth stimulants, vaccines & disease control, enzymes)

- Digital & Smart Farm Management
(eg. IoT, sensors, big data, resource efficiency)

- Automation
(eg. livestock grading, drones, automated feeding & milking)

- Enabling Smallholder Farmers
(eg. low-resource dependency, rural-focused solutions)

 - Smart Supply Chain & Logistics
(eg. cold chains, distribution)

- Food Processing
(eg. meat processing/handling, shelf-life extension, packaging)

- Foodtech & New Product Development
(eg. new ingredients, formats, additives)

- Consumer Data & Analytics
(e.g. farm-to-fork solutions, e-commerce solutions)

- And more... 

The winning team(s) as decided by the judging panel at the Stage 3 - Finalist Pitch Panel will be awarded:
-  A JAPFA-funded pilot project, to test and refine the feasibility and viability of the technology solution to be implemented in the JAPFA business (eg. the respective market, protein group and farm). 

- Access to testing on facilities for piloting (e.g. on research farms, feed mills etc.) within 6-8 months.
- Possible projects include technology trials, business application projects and further co-development, depending on the stage of the proposed solution
- See T&Cs and FAQ for further information

Further prizes will be announced on the day, including possible investment by JAPFA and associates, and acceleration opportunities by GROW.