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How to Apply

  • Make sure you use the award template: Download the fillable PPT, to draft your proposal
  • Submit on time: Deadline is XXX and you can send the application to XXX

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Step 1: Understand the Criteria

  • Review the award criteria, including relevance, innovation, impact, feasibility, scalability, sustainability, and learning.
  • Ensure your project aligns with SmartAg’s objectives and addresses critical challenges in agriculture and food systems.

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Step 2: Identify Your Activity

  • Choose a project or initiative that demonstrates a concrete achievement in sustainable agriculture.
  • Ensure it aligns with the award’s focus areas, such as climate resilience, innovation, and inclusion of employees, smallholder farmers, women, or marginalized groups.

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Step 3: Develop Your Proposal

  • Use the fillable PowerPoint template as your guide. Follow the slide-by-slide instructions to structure your submission.
  • Be concise, creative, and evidence based. Use visuals, quotes, and data to tell your story.
  • Language is not a barrier—coaches can assist with translations if needed.

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Step 4: Leverage Coaching and Resources

  • Attend the webinar on 20 May to learn more about the award process and evaluation criteria. Download the webinar recording in case you could not attend.
  • Schedule 1:1 coaching sessions with experts to brainstorm ideas, refine your proposal, and align with the award criteria.

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Step 5: Submit Your Application

  • Complete the PowerPoint template and upload it via the secure submission portal by August 31, 2025

SmartAg award information webinar

Key Elements of a Winning Submission

Your submission should include:

  • Innovation: Highlight how your project introduces new or refined approaches or technologies.
  • Scalability and Sustainability: Show how your project can grow and create lasting benefits.
  • Clear Goals and Results: Define your project’s purpose and measurable impact.
  • Inclusion: Demonstrate how your initiative supports employees, smallholder farmers, women, or marginalized groups.
  • Evidence: Back up your claims with data, testimonials, and visuals.
  • Implementation Plan: Provide a clear timeline and milestones.

Coaching Support

How to Access Coaching:

  • Schedule sessions with Ayscha, Wendy or Ena via the provided contact details.
  • Use coaching to refine your proposal and ensure alignment with the award criteria.

Avoid Common Pitfalls

To strengthen your submission:

  • Avoid vague statements— be specific and back up your claims with evidence.
  • Stick to the PowerPoint template— don’t add extra slides or unnecessary details.
  • Focus on long - term impact, scalability, and alignment with SmartAg’s objectives.
  • Don’t wait until the last minute— plan ahead to meet the deadline.

Celebrate Your Work

Winning the SmartAg Award is about more than just funding. It’s a chance to gain recognition, visibility, and support for your innovative ideas. Join us in Switzerland to showcase your achievements and inspire others in the agricultural sector.

Download Submission Guide for SmartAg Award 2025

Apply Now!

You can apply if you are a company working with the responsibility managed Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Systems fund or aiming to get funded by the fund.

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