As a result of a shift in consumer preferences, a growing global population and continuing climate change, there is a need to continue to foster innovation in order to deliver positive environmental outcomes. B.linc Innovation has partnered with UC Centre for Entrepreneurship to deliver the upcoming food, fibre and agritech Supernode Challenge.

The Supernode Challenge seeks to accelerate ideas for disruptive solutions to New Zealand’s most pressing issues/challenges facing primary industries. As part of this, financial resources, in-kind prizes, and expert support will be available to teams with ambitious visions and solutions about the future of food fibre and agritech.

At this event, guests will hear from representatives from 3 of the major sponsors – AgResearch, ChristchurchNZ and Kiwinet. They will discuss where innovation networks can be further fostered in Canterbury, what needs to be put in place to further develop capabilities and what outcomes they hope to achieve from the food, fibre and agritech Supernode Challenge.

Come prepared with your questions, gain an understanding of how innovation in New Zealand will be supported in future and be inspired to develop (or improve) your own entry into the food, fibre and agritech Supernode Challenge.

Timings:

8.30am: Arrival

8.45am:  Networking

9.05am: Welcome & introduction (virtual streaming starts)

9.15am: Keynote address 1

9.30am: Keynote address 2

9.45am: Keynote address 3

10.00am: Panel discussion/interative Q&A session with the audience

10.30am: Live streaming ends. Speaking finishes, networking

11.00am: Event finishes