What will the challenge look like?
- In suitably matched teams, you will choose which area within organic waste you want to tackle.
- Over the course of five weeks, you will attend educational and work sessions in interesting company.
- Each team will have a mentor and you will be given plenty of input as you work.
- You will promote the sharing of know-how and experience between the commercial, academic, research and consumer sectors.
Who can apply?
You can apply as a team or as an individual. The only condition for participation is to have enough time for the whole course of the challenge. We close on 25 November and until then we recommend you set aside 2-10 hours per week.
- Students, graduates (food science, hygiene, etc.)
- SMEs, startups
- Researchers, economists
- Experts in the food industry
What are you looking for?
- Cooperation in a team
- Visit to UGO site
- Expert workshops and Q&A sessions with representatives from UGO
- Own mentor and individual expert consultation
- The winning team will receive a financial reward of 50 000 CZK
- Meeting people from the industry, new contacts and know how
Applications can be submitted until 17 October 2022 via the form on the event website (CZ), where you will also find the full schedule and complete information. The event is held under the patronage of UGO and EIT Food with the support of the EU and expert partners.