LDC Impact Prize
Awards CHF 100,000 to two agriculture and food-supply startups tackling climate resilience.
Two winning startups split a CHF 100,000 prize pool, chosen for the biggest potential climate impact in food and agriculture. The competition also connects finalists directly with Louis Dreyfus Company, with applicants agreeing to share their contact details, application form and pitch deck with LDC as part of entering.
The prize looks for food and agriculture startups working on climate resilience across food value chains. LDC and MassChallenge Switzerland are especially interested in solutions with strong potential to protect the environment and safeguard natural resources while adding value for customers and markets.
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