“To see so many young, enthusiastic, ambassadors for nutrition was truly inspiring. So much passion, commitment and tenacity is required to get a nutritious product off the ground, and each of the finalists had these qualities. I have no doubt their innovations will be successful with appropriate support and mentoring, which are vital tools for young entrepreneurs.”

- Breda Gavin Smith, Elevator Pitch Contest Judge

“ I greatly enjoyed serving as a mentor to the contestants. Their passion and dedication for their ventures was inspiring. One could see how much effort they had put into the overall work, including the pitches.” Nii Addy, Elevator Pitch Contest mentor”

- Nii Addy, Elevator Pitch Contest Mentor

INNOVATIONS FOR ASPIRATIONAL AND AFFORDABLE NUTRITIOUS FOOD PRODUCTS

An elevator pitch is a critical part of the entrepreneurial process. As competition for research and investment funds increases, young scientists need to effectively articulate their idea and do so in a manner that is persuasive and precise. Sight and Life Foundation developed a platform for organizing an elevator pitch contest (EPC) on disruptive ideas to stimulate networks and dialogue, especially among innovators.

The Elevator Pitch Contest’s goal is to identify and support such projects that can be implemented and produce a meaningful impact in the short term.  

To stimulate innovation from different fields, the contest will have goal is to identify and support such projects that can solve the critical challenge of micronutrient malnutrition through an aspirational and affordable nutritious food.

This maiden edition of the Elevator Pitch Contest (EPC) will be held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on September 12, 2019 during the Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) 2019 where seven finalists will be selected to present their novel ideas. All finalists will win a trip (round trip and accommodation) to Accra to participate in the Ghana Industrial Summit and pitch their idea to a panel of experts and potential investors and the opportunity to be mentored by experts from McGill University and DSM.  One winner will receive seed funds of $5000 USD, year-long research support by McGill University, and access to McGill’s new Agile Project Management online course that supports them in managing their enterprise.

ELEVATOR PITCH TIMELINE

05th August 2019 by 11:59 PM (GMT): Complete and submit the online application

26th August 2019: Seven best entries will be announced

12th September 2019, 2:00 - 3:30 PM: Selected innovators will represent their ideas to a panel of experts and the audience in five minutes. All finalists will win a trip (round trip and accommodation) to Accra to participate in the Ghana Industrial Summit.

Finalists

Mentors

judges

Kwame Jantuah

CEO, African Energy Consortium Ltd.

Disclaimer:

The Elevator Pitch Contest is a platform founded by Sight and Life and open to students and young professionals to present their ideas in front of a distinguished team of experts, investors, and the nutrition science community. Sight and Life does not endorse or certify the quality, originality or potential of the ideas for the Elevator Pitch Contest. All participants are solely responsible for the ideas they express. Sight and Life expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information or the quality, attributes, or availability of any of such ideas. In no event shall Sight and Life be liable for any damages, including without limitation special, indirect or consequential damages, resulting from the access or use, or lack of access and use, of these ideas.