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Applications are now open for startups to participate in the Startup Alley, Culinary Capital Dinner and Scaleup Station at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth – apply now.
Eligibility criteria:
Startup Alley
Culinary Capital Dinner:
Scaleup Station
Applicants will be marked on the following selection criteria:
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Startup Alley | ||
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Selection criteria |
Description |
Weighed score |
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Exceptional innovation and/or technology |
Startups have an exceptional technology and/or innovation that has an exceptional competitive advantage over others in the market. |
25% |
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Value proposition |
Technology is clearly providing a unique solution to an identified problem in the agrifood sector that has a global impact. |
25% |
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Traction |
Companies should be in the early to growth stages of development. This includes startups and scaleups that have a minimum viable product (MVP) or proof of concept and are actively seeking commercialisation or scaling opportunities. Preference may be given to companies with a clear roadmap for product development, market penetration, and growth. |
20% |
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Market |
Applicants must demonstrate a strong market potential for their innovations. This includes a clear understanding of the target market, customers, and competitive landscape. Startups should provide evidence of market demand and the potential for scalability and profitability. |
20% |
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Team |
Founder and team have the required expertise and is a balanced team. (E.g. 10 = robotics company with robotics research, hardware manufacturing expert and computer vision expert, 4 = One undergraduate mechatronic engineer and three accountants). |
10% |
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Culinary Capital | ||
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Selection criteria |
Description |
Weighed score |
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Exceptional innovation and/or technology |
Startups have an exceptional technology and/or innovation that has an exceptional competitive advantage over others in the market. |
20% |
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Value proposition |
Startups and scaleups must demonstrate a clear and compelling customer value proposition. Companies must demonstrate how their technologies, solutions, or business models address global challenges in the agrifood tech sectors and how their technology/innovation are providing a unique solution. |
20% |
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Traction |
The program is open to exceptional agrifood tech and innovation startups and scaleups. Applicants should be in the early to growth stages of development, with a minimum viable product (MVP) or proof of concept. Startups should be actively seeking investment, partnerships, or commercialisation opportunities. Companies must have raised a minimum of a seed round previously. |
20% |
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Investment readiness |
Companies should be actively seeking investment or partnerships. They should have a well-defined investment thesis or strategic partnership strategy, showcasing their funding requirements, valuation, and growth plans. Startups should be prepared to engage with potential investors and partners during the dinner and post-event. This may include corporates, investors and/or producers. |
15% |
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Market |
Applicants must demonstrate a strong market potential for their innovations. This includes a clear understanding of the target market, customers, and competitive landscape. Startups should provide evidence of market demand and the potential for scalability and profitability. |
15% |
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Team |
Founder and team have the required expertise and is a balanced team. (E.g. 10 = robotics company with robotics research, hardware manufacturing expert and computer vision expert, 4 = One undergraduate mechatronic engineer and three accountants). |
10% |
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Scaleup Station |
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Selection criteria |
Description |
Weighed score |
|
Exceptional innovation and/or technology |
Startups have an exceptional technology and/or innovation that has an exceptional competitive advantage over others in the market. |
25% |
|
Value proposition |
Startups and scaleups must demonstrate a clear and compelling customer value proposition. Companies must demonstrate how their technologies, solutions, or business models address global challenges in the agrifood tech sectors and how their technology/innovation are providing a unique solution. |
25% |
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Scaleup phase |
Companies should be in the scaleup phase, demonstrating substantial growth, expanded operations, and a clear strategy for further scaling. |
20% |
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Market |
Applicants must demonstrate a strong market traction. This includes a clear understanding of the target market, customers, and competitive landscape. Startups should provide evidence of market demand and the potential for scalability and profitability. |
20% |
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Team |
Founder and team have the required expertise and is a balanced team. (E.g. 10 = robotics company with robotics research, hardware manufacturing expert and computer vision expert, 4 = One undergraduate mechatronic engineer and three accountants). |
10% |
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