DRG4Food – Open Call #1

Description

The DRG4Food project's core objective is to foster responsible data-driven solutions that empower citizens, promote data rights, and support the creation of sustainable food systems. It places a strong emphasis on promoting data-driven innovation within the food sector while aligning with Digital Responsibility Goals and principles.   The open call invites multidisciplinary consortia comprising 2-3 entities, including startups, SMEs, research organizations, universities, technology adopters, and users in the food sector, with a focus on NGOs and consumer associations. Consortia must demonstrate the capacity to develop data-driven solutions aligned with Digital Responsibility Goals and actively engage with end-users to shape technical requirements and improve pilot activities. Specific consortium conditions are in place.   Applicants are required to create a solution targeting one of the following domains: (1) food tracking nutrition, (2) targeted nutrition, or (3) consumers' food choices, all within the nutrition and food systems context. The development of the solution and pilot program must involve active engagement with end-users and consumers. Furthermore, applicants must utilize the Digital Responsibility Goals Playbook and make contributions to DRG4Food’s responsible technology Toolbox.   The budget designated for Open Call #1 amounts to €950,000. Each pilot project is required to submit a proposal application with a budget ranging from a minimum of €150,000 to a maximum of €300,000.   Each selected project from the Open Call will be granted funding through a lump sum arrangement, divided into three phases: Phase 1 for setting up and planning a trustworthy data-driven food system (1 month), Phase 2 for digital responsibility-driven innovation, research, and piloting (3-8 months), and Phase 3 for scaling up and bringing the digital solution to market (1-3 months).   All awarded projects will be part of the DRG4Food pilot program and gain access to DRG4FOOD guidance, materials, and digital responsibility tools, as well as benefit from group coaching, business guidance, investor readiness support, and communication assistance.

Beneficiary & submission

The DRG4Food - Open Call #1 will begin on 9th October 2023 and conclude on 11th December 2023 at 17:00 CET. The primary goal of DRG4Food Open Call #1 is to facilitate the development, piloting, and validation of responsible data-driven solutions within the chosen use case areas in the food domain: food tracking, targeted nutrition, and consumers' food choices.   Proposals should be submitted solely through https://www.f6s.com/drg4food-open-call-1. Submissions via email or any other methods will not be considered eligible.   Besides providing specific details about the project and consortium partners, every applicant is required to submit an in-depth technical description of their project, covering the following four items:   Technology Excellence and Innovation Data Responsibility, Transparency, and Alignment with DRGs Business Viability, Scalability, and Impact Consortium Capability, Team Qualifications, and Resource Allocation   Every submission will first undergo a review based on set eligibility criteria, encompassing the applicant, the proposal, and financial aspects. Proposals that meet these criteria will then be assessed based on four criteria corresponding to the previously mentioned items. At least two evaluators will review each application. Regardless of the evaluation outcome, all applicants will receive a response.   Please note: Registration at FS6 is mandatory for applicants in order to submit their proposals.

Further information

Complete information regarding DRG4Food - Open Call #1 is available at: https://drg4food.eu/open-calls/