2023 Sustainable Food Systems Innovation
Challenge
Northern Illinois University and the Office of Innovation
are hosting a Sustainable Food Systems innovation challenge on November 11th
and 12th this year with a focus on food Justice.
The goal is for college students from around the Midwest to compete
in teams that work towards creating viable solutions for the challenge problem
statement. These will be students with passion and initiative who want to help
make a difference in the world and are interested in food systems and the
problems faced therein!
The 24-hour Challenge pushes teams of students to use their
multidisciplinary skills to create solutions to pressing sustainable food
systems problems worldwide.
Students of all skill levels are welcome to participate in
the event, which will be held at the Holmes Student Center. There is no charge
for the challenge entry, and participants will be provided with meals, drinks,
snacks, T-shirts, mentorship and relaxation time.
NIU's 2023 Sustainable Food Systems Innovation Challenge
Date: November 11 & 12
Start time: Check-in opens at 11am, Event begins at noon.
Finish time: Noon on Sunday the 12th
Theme: Food Justice
Cost: Free
Open to college students 18 and older from around the
Midwest
Teams of 4 to 6 students
Individual registrants are also welcome and will be placed
into teams
Food and beverage provided, indicate dietary restrictions in
registration form
$6000 of prize money is available for the top three
solutions
Keynote speakers: Will McIntee - The White House, Juliana
Straton - Lt. Governor State of Illinois, Dion Dawson – Dions Chicago Dream
Students can use this link to register.
https://www.niu.edu/divresearch/innovation/challenge.shtml
Faculty interested in volunteering or mentoring can reach
out to
