Africa-Press – Namibia. The Capricorn Foundation officially launched phase two of its Food Waste Challenge (FWC) in April 2023, seeking innovative solutions to address food waste in Namibia while creating employment opportunities for Namibians.
The FWC, titled “Using Social Entrepreneurship to Radically Reduce Food Waste and Create Employment Opportunities,” is an open innovation platform that offers a cash prize of N$100,000 from the Capricorn Foundation. In addition, Synergi Marketing PTY Ltd will provide a branding refresh and a marketing package worth N$50,000. The project partners include Business Box Windhoek and the Gondwana Care Trust.
Proposals will be evaluated based on predefined criteria through two rounds of expert panel assessments. The submissions must meet specific requirements, supported by well-structured arguments and references. Aspiring social entrepreneurs and social enterprises are encouraged to provide original and impactful solutions for any aspect of the food waste lifecycle, such as collecting food waste, verifying its suitability for consumption, and distributing edible food to vulnerable individuals.
Who can participate in the challenge?
How to enter and submit ideas?
To participate in the competition, visit https://www.capricornfoodwastechallenge.skild.com. The deadline for entries is 22 May 2023 at 16:00. Complete the online registration form accurately and truthfully, accept the Terms and Conditions, and follow the instructions for submitting an Entry as outlined on the site. Existing businesses submitting proposals to expand their operations must provide proof of their current activities and evidence of the impact they have made thus far.
What kind of ideas and solutions are sought?
The Capricorn Foundation is seeking original proposals for starting or scaling up a Social Enterprise that designs or advances products, services, processes, systems, or programs aimed at reducing food waste in Namibia in a self-sustaining manner. The solutions should not rely solely on grants or donations and should also create employment opportunities. Participants can submit their entries individually, as part of a team, or as a Business Entity.
How will ideas be evaluated?
All eligible entries will be evaluated in Round 1 based on the following criteria:
The evaluation and scoring process for Round 2 will be the same as in Round 1, and participants will also present their ideas (pitch) to the judging panel.
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