Abstract

Calling all innovators and technology spin-outs, start-ups and SMEs. Pitch your idea or business to some of the world’s largest food and FMCG companies. Deadline for pitch entries is midday on 31 October 2016.

Major food and FMCG companies such as Mars, PepsiCo, General Mills, Tesco, Moy Park and Crown Packaging are seeking innovative solutions to business challenges. Click here for a prioritised list of the 50 innovation areas identified by OI Forum members. Solutions are welcome from all sectors of the innovation community – from innovative companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups and university spin-offs – with new ideas that can meet their innovation needs.

Up to 15 researchers, innovators and technology developers from the UK and beyond will have the chance to pitch their ideas to the Open Innovation (OI) Forum at the Food & FMCG Innovation Pitching Event. •Request a pitch deadline midday 31 October 2016 •Pitching event will be held on Wednesday 23 November at Food Matters Live, ExCel, London

The event is free to enter and all participating pitches will be circulated to OI Forum members, whether they are shortlisted or not. Winners will receive a certificate and trophy, as well as the opportunity to present their ideas and products in front of a panel of key decision-makers and ‘innovation scouts’ from important food and FMCG firms.

Further information here – http://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/events/oipitching16/