Provide evidence of the candidate's innovations in the form of technologies ready for practical application, or technologies already implemented and producing positive impact.
Disclose the ownership status of the new technology.
Provide evidence of the candidate's ability to license or use the technology.
Provide practical evidence of laboratory or field trial results, case studies, performance data, accreditation certificates, or pilot contracts with end users, if available.
Provide clear evidence of the achieved or expected impact on food security (quantitative and qualitative).
Provide evidence regarding assessment of environmental and social considerations (resource use, emissions, impact).
Provide evidence of having conducted food safety and health risk assessments and compliance with applicable regulations.
Clarify the elements of innovation compared to existing technologies.
Provide proof of patent registration.
The invention must be novel, implemented, and have produced clear positive results.
For applicable inventions, provide evidence of feasibility and practical implementation.
Provide documentation proving that the applicant is the legal owner, or indicate if there are ownership transfer arrangements; the patent must have been completed within the last three years and must not have been submitted for, currently under consideration for, or previously received, a similar award.
Transparency by the applicant (inventor) regarding confidentiality or non-confidentiality of the invention.
Do not violate laws or ethical regulations (e.g., dangerous or prohibited inventions).
Disclose all owners, collaborators, and existing licenses.
The invention must directly contribute to enhancing food security (production, quality, preservation, reducing waste, pest/disease resistance, supply chain, sustainable nutrition).
State the invention's impact on resource sustainability, emission reduction, and effectiveness in supporting farmer/consumer communities.
Clarify the cost of implementation per user and the support packages needed to disseminate the technology to small beneficiaries.
Specify confidential information; indicate what may be published before and after awarding the prize, and measures to protect trade secrets.
Provide evidence of positive impact on food security, technical and economic feasibility, sustainability, safety, and scalability.
