Selection

Applications are assessed by the Selection Committee including industry experts representing CGIAR and project partners.  

Evaluations are based on specific criteria, each rated on a scale of 1-5 (1 being poor and 5 being excellent).  

• Applicability to the context of Egypt: Your team should possess a comprehensive understanding of Egypt’s agriculture sector, its specific needs and challenges, demonstrating that your solution is tailored to fit at least one of the priority areas. 

• Scientific relevance: Your solution and its applications should be clearly defined and scientifically validated with a clear connection to CGIAR's Impact Areas and ongoing research projects.​​  

• Novelty and uniqueness: Your solution should introduce new concepts, approaches, or technologies that diverge from existing ideas and practices.  

• Sustainability and Scalability: The solution’s business model should be robust and sustainable, addressing market needs effectively and distinguishing itself from competitors in Egypt and/or MENA. It should be supported by documented evidence of market size, scalability, replicability, and transferability, and the ability to prevent competitors from replicating or infringing the innovation.  

• Environmental and social impact: The solution should effectively address social and environmental challenges, with measurable and positive impacts in these areas.   

• Team: Your team should have a diverse and complementary skillset, and possess technical, scientific or industry specific knowledge. Your team demonstrates inclusivity, dedication, and commitment to the activities and deliverables of the innovation challenge.