Seeking solutions to address the stalled progress in nutrition due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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 developed a platform for organizing an elevator pitch contest (EPC) as a way to stimulate disruptive ideas in nutrition, engage networks and dialogue, especially among innovators.

The EPC’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 identify and support projects that can provide pandemic-proof innovations.

Innovations could be in any of the following categories:

1. Health Systems: supports and strengthens micronutrient delivery through people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care

2. Food Systems: builds resilient and responsive infrastructure and processes to feed and nourish a population

3. Biological Systems: nutrition innovations that improve immune response to fight the effects of COVID-19

4. Digital Systems: uses data and technology to solve a problem or perform a task

5. Knowledge Systems: improves quality and reliability of nutrition delivery and behaviour change

Please note, it is important to show that the innovation addresses the challenges brought on by COVID-19 and improves micronutrient or nutrition delivery to the population.

The four selected innovators will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative solution to a panel of experts and the audience of the Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference CONNECTED 2020 in FIVE minutes. One finalist will be awarded a grand prize of US$5,000 and one will receive US$1,000 as the recipient of the  Audience Award.

ELEVATOR PITCH TIMELINE

30th September 2020 by 11:59 PM (GMT) - EXTENDED TO 10th OCTOBER 2020: Complete and submit the online application.

13th October, 2020: Four best entries will be announced.

10th to 13th November, 2020: Four selected innovators will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative solution to a panel of experts and the audience of the MNF in five minutes. One finalist will be awarded a grand prize of US$5,000 and one will receive US$1,000 as the recipient of the Audience Award.

December 2020: Four selected innovators will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative solution to a panel of experts and the audience of the AGRF in five minutes. One finalist will be awarded a grand prize of US$5,000 and one will receive US$1,000 as the recipient of the Audience Award.

AGRF

JUDGES

Finalists

MNF CONNECTED 2020

Finalists

JUDGES

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.