ISF Idea Bootcamp
Help shape the future of the turkish seed industry!
Are you ready to turn your innovative ideas into impactful solutions?
The ISF Idea Bootcamp, organized by ISF at the ISF World Seed Congress in collaboration with Foodback and
Impact Hub İstanbul, and supported by TSUAB, Indo-American Hybrid Seeds, and Rijk Zwaan, will take place on 20-21 May 2025 at the İstanbul Congress Center.
After receiving nearly 50 applications, 10 of the best will be selected and invited to join the training and pitching session in Istanbul for a chance to win a cash prize of EUR3,500 plus a 6-month tailored mentorship program with Impact Hub Istanbul.
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The two-day event will include a full day of training and consultancy on unique value proposition, problem identification, market sizing, revenue models and pitch deck preparation in addition to meeting with a diverse group of industry experts.
The Bootcamp will conclude with a pitch competition on Wednesday, 21 May, with the winner receiving €3,500!
Who can apply?
We are inviting students, early-stage entrepreneurs, and innovators with ideas that focus on:
- Seed Quality
- Plant Disease and Pest Prevention
- Plant Breeding
- Intellectual Property Protection for Plant Innovation
- Strengthening Feed and Food Value Chains
- Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems
- Novel Feed and Food Safety
If you:
- Have an idea or proof of concept (PoC) or minimum viable product (MVP) that tackle real-world problems in the specified focus areas mentioned above,
- Have an innovative solution with potential for real-world impact,
- Are under 35 years of age,
- Are a resident of, or, have a company registered in Türkiye, and
- Can commit to attend all program activities as founders or co-founders of applicants,
Then we’d love to hear from you!
What's in it for you?
- Win €3,500 and receive one-on-one mentorship for 6-months post-program for the 1st place team.
- Access to training sessions designed to enhance entrepreneurial skills and industry knowledge.
- Network with global industry leaders and experts.
- Make a lasting impact on the future of agriculture.
How will your application be evaluated?
Applications will be evaluated based on the potential impact of the innovation, its technology readiness, the business model, and the capacity of the founding team. All applications will be evaluated by the ISF Bootcamp Steering Committee consisting of industry representatives and experts.
- Problem Identification (20%)
- Unique Value Proposition (20%)
- Business Model (%20)
- Impact Potential (%20)
- Team (20%)
Applications are now closed. For inquiries, please contact ekip@foodback.co.
