A serial investor in disruptive technologies (Lyft, Indigo Ag, among others), he is dedicated to addressing the food security challenge. Her R&D interests involve areas including foodborne diseases, chemical and microbial contamination along the supply chain, exposure and risk assessment, product shelf-life and safety. The initiative was launched collaboratively by the UAE Food Security Office and Tamkeen in September 2019. He was the Director General at the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority from 2006-2017 and Vice-Chairman of Abu Dhabi Food Security Center from 2011-2017. Paris is transforming roofs and abandoned urban areas into green spaces in an effort to be a global model for sustainable production. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compete in the upcoming FoodTech Challenge Awards Ceremony. He also sits on a number of boards including AXA GCIC and EPG (Emirates Post Group). Patent application is among our first priorities once fund is secured as the technology used in Everfresh is novel. Merle Jensen has devoted his career to controlled environment agriculture, designing intensive food production systems ranging in application from Spaceship Earth to Planet Mars. Read more about them below. Our goal is to minimize food loss and waste using natural compounds for both retailers and consumers, and to make the fruits and vegetables last longer, resulting in better-quality and more food available for everyone. in Political Science and Business Economics from UCLA. Additionally, with populations becoming more affluent worldwide, middle-class per capita food … Many thanks to Dr. Merle and all our mentors who continue to support the FoodTech Challenge and provide valuable insights and advice to our finalists. Dr. Rami Zurayk is professor and chairperson of the Department of Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management at the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of Beirut, where he has been on the faculty since 1991. : Kieran has worked in Procurement for 22 years, having received his MBA in Strategy and Procurement Management from Birmingham Business School. Page 2 of 7 Despite the extreme scarcity of water and agricultural resources, the UAE is by many measures comfortably food secure. Adoption of food waste management policy and technology has been slow. We as a team are motivated by the prospect of making a significant impact on solving major regional food supply challenges. Passionate in food research and application in commercial enterprises has made significant contributions to academic-industry collaborations. Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health , Vol. The last six years were particularly focused on the Tech scene where she worked closely with Entrepreneurs and C- Level professionals in Lebanon and the UAE, as well as built and managed a research commercialization program focused on turning applied research into innovative marketable products. The FoodTech Challenge is a global competition that seeks innovative solutions to address food security. What is the biggest source of motivation for your team to work on this project? Khalifa Port strengthens UAE food security via new facility. 1. in Agriculture, Food, and Environment from the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and spent two years volunteering for the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. Construction. Kieran Dowd is the Vice President of Sourcing Solutions at Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and the General Manager for Emirates Crop One. In the UAE, food availability is a major challenge. Georg has extensive experience in agricultural and horticultural production systems. Prior to EKFC, Kieran was the Director of Procurement at the Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC), an Abu Dhabi Government entity, delivering tourism assets within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including Sir Bani Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, home of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. (2011) ‘Food security: its components and challenges’, Int. The UAE Aquaculture Pulse 2020 studies consumption patterns in local and international markets, analysing production quality and size as well as prices and availability to support future investments in aquaculture projects in the UAE. The sustainable approach we adopt in Everfresh rely on the use of the seafood industry waste as the main source of the raw material used for our innovative product. There can only be four winners. Our mentors are local and global experts in agriculture and food technology in industry, academia, and policy circles. The main purpose of this work is to investigate whether the future watering requirements for crop production purposes could be met and sustained in 2030. The initial investment will be mainly used to rent the facility, acquire equipment, pay operating expenses, conduct further R&D. Lastly, if you are selected as one of the four winners, how does your team plan to use the prize money? Production of plant and animal products has limited complementarity with domestic consumption patterns: 6. Most importantly, we share the passion and strategic vision of the company to make this business successful and achieve great performance, promoting economic sustainability, and bringing cutting-edge technology to the UAE. Plewa states that while other markets are exploring plant-based meat, egg, cheese and dairy, the Middle East is just beginning to offer plant-based options such as almond milk. David received his BA from UNC Chapel Hill and holds an MBA from Columbia University. He is Mexican and Italian, with a Ph.D. in Economics and a M.Sc. Read more about them below. “Winnow Vision”, an AI-powered food technology company, installs smart cameras at hotels and restaurants that detect unpopular dishes being thrown away to inform future food purchases. Cinar obtained his BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Evansville, as well as his MSc in Electrical Engineering and Telecommunication Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. UAE food security challenges The most prominent challenge faced by the UAE is its climate, which has for some time had a negative impact on its domestic production abilities. in Environment and Community through Antioch University, she went on to co-found Vertical Harvest, a three-story hydroponic greenhouse in Jackson, WY. Ms. Semedo has received the Crans Montana Forum Prix de la Fondation (2019), the Order of Rio Branco (2018), the Honoris Causa doctorate from the Universidade Aberta (2018) and the Order of Niger (2008). Everfresh addresses two challenges, post-harvest food loss and seafood waste disposal. David serves as a Managing Trustee of the Liberty Science Center – a prominent U.S. interactive science museum and is on the Board of Directors of Aspire, the world leader in cricket protein. What makes your team excited about your idea and food technology? These represent an economic and environmental burden to the UAE and to the rest of the world. H.E. In cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has developed a pipeline of investment projects worth AED1 billion for the private sector to enhance the food security and agricultural sustainability system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 3. In 2013, Danielle Nierenberg co-founded Food Tank with Bernard Pollack, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on building a global community for safe, healthy, nourished eaters. As a result, the UAE currently imports roughly 90% of its food supplies. The Global Food Technology Challenge aims to use advanced technologies and efficient tools and techniques to overcome the challenges of the agricultural sector and achieve sustainable food production in the UAE. DUBAI // The UAE will be able to feed itself in the future only by ensuring a diversification of the sources of its food. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed, chairman of the emirate's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, spoke of the need to safeguard supplies against future challenges as he launched the Food Security Dashboard of Dubai. This sheer challenge presents us with an exciting opportunity to drive change, through innovative food-tech enabled solutions. Rising incomes, changing diets. H.E. She's also been a jury member on many local and international competitions such as Seedstars, Startup Sauna, and Ibtikari. As part of these projects, ADAFSA has awarded five investment projects to four major local companies and a veterinary clinic to build on the emirate’s rapidly growing agricultural value chain with long-term Musataha agreement for periods of up to 30 years. Prior to joining ADIO, His Excellency held leadership roles at various institutions including Emirates NBD, Mubadala and Citibank. Alesca's indoor farms and precision agriculture solutions have been deployed in the UAE, China, and Singapore and large-scale projects are under way in Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Long-term food security and self-sufficiency are key He is a certified industrial consultant from the Saudi Council of Engineers license number 3536 and a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) UAE Chapter. The online event titled ‘Food security challenges and market opportunities for Brazil’s food industry in the Arab countries’ will feature regional experts to discuss food security as one of the pillars of the region’s trade programs and socio-economic development initiatives, including the fundamental economic diversification policy. 1, pp.4–11. A gold medalist from the University of Madras from where he received his B.Tech degree, Ramesh went on to complete his PhD from Clarkson University and sat on the Cambridge University Mentor Panel. Dubai A $1 million Food Technology Challenge has been launched to achieve food security in the UAE, turning it into a leading global hub for food security. Expanding into international markets carries plenty of risks so JFC plans to use this prize money to reduce risks associated with entering the U.A.E market, kick-starting the construction of a new vertical farm growing leafy greens within miles of the end consumer and harvesting on the very same day the produce is eaten. Danielle conducts extensive on-the-ground research, having traveled to more than 70 countries across the world to document what’s working to help alleviate hunger and poverty while protecting the environment. Countries like the UAE are investing in agtech innovation to improve food security, and the GCC is increasingly working together with stakeholders in the UK to tackle regional resource scarcity challenges. He also oversees strategic initiatives that support the emirate’s economic growth and reputation on the world stage. Lastly, if you are selected as one of the four winners, how does your team plan to use the prize money? To stay up to date with the FoodTech Challenge, sign up to our newsletter, © Among the priorities we are working on include the design of a new automatic roof washer, desert-friendly artificial LED lighting systems, and also a pilot commercial farm to produce algae for Omega-3 fatty acids production. These include food imports from various countries, building up its own infrastructure to store food and water and looking at ways to save its scarce water resources, experts said at the World Food Security Summit on Sunday. We are excited by the opportunity to contribute towards solving one of the major food security challenges in The Middle East region and globally. UAE firms sign agriculture deals in Israel as pact approved October 19, 2020 - by Reuters, by Lisa Barrington & Andrew Heavens Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when we start accepting submissions. The opportunity to not only deliver a tangible food product to grateful local consumers but also to advise governments on food security strategy is greatly fulfilling. From 1995 to 2019, he worked as Economist and Senior Economist of the FAO Investment Centre, in Rome (Italy) and Santiago (Chile). 1. His Excellency Rashid Muhammad Khalfan Al Shuraiqi is the Senior Advisor for Agriculture at Al Dahra Agricultural Company, a member of the Executive Committee of the Parliamentary Union (since 2007), and a member of Abu Dhabi Quality and Compliance Council Board Directors (since 2016). Close to 200 food suppliers have pledged to cut their food waste in half by 2030. As a result, the UAE currently imports roughly 90% of its food supplies. AeroFarms received the inaugural Global SDG Award for Zero Hunger, was listed in Time Magazine’s 2019 Best Inventions, and received The Ethical Corporation’s 2019 Responsible Business Award in Sustainable Innovation. The UAE faces significant challenges to producing food domestically. Fatima holds a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Sharjah. Previously a banker with HSBC, Abdulaziz holds a BA from University of Pennsylvania and MBA from Wharton. In the UAE, he facilitates policy and technical dialogue between FAO, other partners and the Government in support of strengthening strategic frameworks and actions around food and water security, nutrition, natural resource management, sustainable agriculture (crops and livestock) and aquaculture. Merle attended Washington State University, graduated from California State Polytechnic University with a bachelor’s degree and went on to receive advanced degrees from Cornell University and Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. In 2004, after completing an M.A. Lastly, if you are selected as one of the four winners, how does your team plan to use the prize money? : What does it take to build a vertical farm? Fatima was also involved in the Masdar Eco-Bus; the first electric bus developed in the UAE and tailored to the country’s climate. In his current role established grant-based collaborative research projects with industry and research institutions in Australia, UK, India, etc. Before relocating to the Middle East, Kieran was the Director of Procurement for GlaxoSmithkline in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan regions. : Congratulations to our Finalists, who were selected from over 400+ submissions from all over the world! Since our team began working in the agribusiness sector, we have been approached by senior political leadership from around the region. Our biggest motivation is to join the fight against food loss and waste. : As a serial entrepreneur, he has founded several companies including KES Engineering based in Chicago (1997), dBKES Engineering Services (2000) and DEK Technology (2010) based in Istanbul, MGT Electronics based in Chicago (2007), and HAWK Technology based in Abu Dhabi (2011). : Only a very small percentage of the land mass is arable, extreme heat limits the capacity to cultivate and store food, and the country hardly receives any rainfall. He was a member of the Abu Dhabi Chapter of YPO (Young Presidents Organization), A charter member of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), an Investment Selection Panelist at Endeavor and currently belongs to numerous technical and leadership honor societies. These includes reduction of food waste, reduction of greenhouse gas emission, and positive economic impact. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of the necessary infrastructure that would ensure the country’s food security objectives, in line with UAE Centennial 2071 Plan. With extensive experience both in academia and food industry as a strategic corporate leader overseeing safety, quality and innovation in the wine, dairy, pet food, bakery, liquid grocery manufacturing MNCs and their contract manufacturers. In 2013, Stuart founded Alesca Life, an agricultural technology company that builds indoor, vertical farms and farm digitization solutions to modernize the agricultural supply chain. 4. Our Finalist Teams are hard at work refining their pitch presentations with their mentors in preparation for the final Awards Ceremony. Coinciding with these research interests is the application of new systems of protected agriculture to developing agricultural programs throughout the world. Our team will use the prize proceeds to fund much-needed research & development activities on our farm. Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director-General at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is an economist and politician from Cape Verde. We all come from different academic backgrounds, have expertise in the field of biotechnology, chemical engineering, and sales & marketing. The Food Tech Challenge is a global competition that seeks to develop innovative solutions for food production and management in the UAE. Dr. Dino Francescutti Motis is the Sub-regional Coordinator of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the Gulf Cooperation Council States and Yemen and also the FAO Representative in the United Arab Emirates. A better place for the present and future generations and for the environment. The UAE minister for Food Security highlighted the importance of using technology, innovation, science and research to solve challenges in the UAE like food security. Bringing together all sides of food issues for critical discussion, Food Tank is a global convener, research organization, and non-biased creator of original research impacting the food system. Alesca was selected as a 2019 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and has been accepted into prestigious global accelerator programs including Stanford StartX, Thrive Agtech, BitsxBites, Pearse Lyons, Unreasonable Impact, and Dubai Future Accelerators as an innovator in the field of controlled environment agriculture, precision agriculture, and hyper-local urban farming. Khalifa University is in the process of developing an artificial soil that is made up of almost 90% desert sand with the aim of using it locally and eventually regionally by farmers. We truly believe our technology is solving a problem that we can implement effectively. Could you tell us something unique about your team that makes you a strong contender to be in the Top 4 winners? AUG. Everfresh Biocating Technology provides nature-based edible food coating to extend shelf-life and reduce food waste. He was a member of the High-Level Panel of Experts for Food Security from 2015 to 2019, a founding member of the Arab Food Sovereignty Network, and a member of the Conflicts and Protracted Crisis Working Group of the Civil Society Mechanism of the Committee on Food Security and a member of the EAT-Lancet commission for sustainable diets from sustainable food systems. Dr. Hanan Afifi has been a lead researcher at the Research and Development Division, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, since 2014. She is also working on modular farming systems that integrate agriculture with aquaculture utilizing low-quality water resources such as the reject brine from desalination incorporating halophytes too. Food Security, as defined by the United Nations’ Committee on World Food Security, is “the condition in which all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food, that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life”. Omar holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering and MBA from the University of Miami. The UAE Government is working hard to ensure that all citizens and residents have access to safe, nutritious, sufficient, and affordable food at all times. To meet the demand in the UAE, Future Farm has expanded its production capacity from 115 to 600 tons per month. JFC’s idea so exciting because we bring this technology – and its huge potential – to the masses by constructing farms at affordable prices both for builders but also for the end customer. Mariam Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, was a guest speaker at a virtual meeting of G20 food and agriculture ministers focusing on food and water security concerns during and post-COVID-19. Dr. Merle Jensen's background includes intensive agriculture/food support systems for developing agricultural communities and aerospace application. Everfresh team also seeks to contribute a specific percentage of the award money for charity purposes, particularly helping cancer patients. Ramesh holds 46 US patents and has invented a dry inkjet printing technology and a new atmospheric process for coating organic device quality thin films. These are some of the questions we asked our finalists to learn more about their teams and their creative business ideas. An accomplished Food Scientist, Dr. Raman Bhaskaracharya is working as Assistant Professor in College of Food & Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University. Roland Berger is an independent company, founded in 1967, the leading global consultancy firm is of German origin, with a strong footprint in Asia and other geographies. Full-text available. 5. The UAE FoodTech challenge has announced the selection of 12 finalists who are competing for a considerable share of a $1 million prize pool, by demonstrating commercially viable solutions to support the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy. The Greenhouse is the first large-scale, sustainable indoor farm in the UAE to produce high-quality tomatoes 365 days a year. Could you tell us something unique about your team that makes you a strong contender to be in the Top 4 winners? The finals will be a three-day food and agriculture technology event, including workshops and panel discussions, networking sessions, and the final award ceremony. He has worked extensively in the Arab region and has recently collaborated with UN ESCWA for the development of the Arab Food Security Monitoring Framework. Her experience working with public and private sector organisations worldwide has enabled her to lead several technical expert groups as well as education and outreach activities, underlining her commitment to driving multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder innovation for a sustainable future for our planet. As establishing a framework of integrated and inclusive strategy, the UAE is looking to be a global innovation hub for food security. He has written over 100 peer reviewed articles, books chapters and technical reports and has served as advisor to the minister of Agriculture in Lebanon. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when we start accepting submissions. We will update you as soon as these are confirmed, and we very much appreciate your patience. These research interests extend to a past program with NASA in comparing plant growth and reproduction in hydroponic liquid culture versus solid media food production techniques for a "Closed Ecological Life Support System" (CELSS). After receiving his MSc degree in horticultural science from the university of Bologna, Georg joined BayWa AG, a German-based conglomerate and global leader in agriculture, energy and construction. Read more about them below. Currently, he leads the development of the FAO programme of work in several GCC States, in support of the food security strategies of member countries. Pests continue to spread and reduce post-harvest yields, and chemical pesticides have exacerbated the stress on agricultural land. Vertical farming technology brings agriculture and food production to locations and areas which were previously limited by a number of factors including; climate, space, and resources. The UAE faces significant challenges to producing food domestically. What kind of expertise does your team need to possess? Previously, she was responsible for managing applied research and development projects in collaboration with local and international institutions. The UN projects that the global human population is set to reach 10B by 2050, requiring us collectively to produce 70% more food. Everfresh is seeking seed funding to build a pilot production line for the purpose of proof of concept, entering the market, building the brand awareness and attracting potential customers, and preparing its commercial launch. Only 0.5% of the land mass is arable, extreme heat limits the capacity to cultivate and store food, and the country receives very minimal rainfall. He received his B.A. Dr. Dionysia Angeliki Lyra has been a Halophyte Agronomist at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 2013, working on evaluating halophytes (salt-loving plants) in inland and coastal desert areas exploring their multiple uses. The majority of UAE’s water supply is from groundwater and desalinated water , resources that are becoming increasingly scarce or costly to produce: 4. The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the pace of change in the UAE's grocery e-commerce sector. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compete in the upcoming FoodTech Challenge Awards Ceremony. University students and early-stage start-ups with prior experience in urban farming have been especially encouraged to apply. Innovate4Good (I4G), a platform for the impact entrepreneurship ecosystem, has announced the winners of The CovHack Virtual Innovation Challenge. An entrepreneurial technologist specializing in leading global teams, since 2010 Ramesh has led the focus on innovation and entrepreneurship at NYU Abu Dhabi. In 1991, Dr. Francescutti joined FAO as Food Security Officer. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). In Everfresh, we utilize the main building block that nature has developed as protective barrier against a multitude of organisms. What makes us excited about our idea is that the application of Everfresh ensures that sustainable objectives will be met. on Agriculture, Trade and Food Security Challenges. The competition invites applicants from all backgrounds to join. He is open to further collaborations with both academia and industry/research organizations and is in process of recruiting postgraduate students to carry out novel research. Ms. Semedo has previously been an FAO Representative in Niger; Deputy Regional Representative for Africa; Sub-regional Coordinator for West Africa; Cape Verde Secretary of State for Fisheries; Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Minister for Tourism, Transportation and Marine Affairs and her country's first female Member of Parliament. The project will be the world's largest urban rooftop vertical farm, built in the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. In her role as a steering, advisory board and founding member of several national and international industry associations (the Vertical Farm Institute [Vienna]), the Farm Tech Society (Brussels), U.K. Urban Agtech collective UKUAT, Smart and Sustainable Urban Agriculture Committee in Singapore, Cluster of Sustainable Cities, UK), Nicole is working with industry experts, shaping and promoting the advancement and acceptance of technology-based agricultural solutions. Brazilian food tech company Fazenda Futuro, also known as ‘Future Farm’, is now distributing its burgers in the UAE. Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, on Tuesday confirmed that the UAE food security is maintained and its … As a member of the World Economic Forum, David co-chaired the Young Global Leaders Circular Economy Taskforce and is a member of the Global IoT Council. She is a certified trainer (AUPSCER 170803543 AE) with extensive experience in delivering successful training programs across food technology and food safety and has more than 25 years of academic experience in the field of food science. He leads the organisation’s efforts to grow and diversify Abu Dhabi’s economy through private sector investment. The UAE faces significant challenges to producing food domestically. Stefan Tangermann was the author of the report. Al Shuraiqi’s professional experience spans over 35 years. : Join us only for the 2-day event that will feature a number of sessions, including a Q&A with David Rosenberg, panel discussions with world-renowned speakers, finalist pitches, and the Award Ceremony. Speaking at more than 100 events per year, Danielle has built a worldwide social media following and web following of more than 1,200,000. ROME, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of World Food Day, marked at the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, … Therefore, serious and quick actions have to take place; in order to save the future of food security in the UAE. The competition supports the UAE’s commitment to providing its population with sufficient, safe and nutritious food. To be part of the FoodTech Challenge, you will need to submit a detailed business case proposal, as well as a one-minute pitch video. He obtained his PhD from Oxford University. The country was ranked 30 th in the world on the Economist’s recent Global Food Security Index. The crucial resource, developed by a local government team with the backing of authorities such as Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Economy and the Dubai Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, utilises artificial intelligence and data analytics to track key indicators of strong food security. To achieve our vision; building reliable vertical farms – at scale – around the world in order to improve the ways we farm and consume food. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 developments, the FoodTech Challenge Awards Ceremony will be rescheduled to late November and we are in the process of finalizing the dates. The insights and experience Kieren has gained from managing complex, diverse interactions and interests have qualified him to support, influence and lead internal and external change management projects that provide sustainable business improvements. 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