Applications for the 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition are now open! The UNWTO Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition is designed for eligible startups worldwide, offering a platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas and solutions that will shape the future of gastronomy tourism. This is a collaboration between The UNWTO and the Basque Culinary Center.
As the global demand for unique travel experiences continues to rise, gastronomy tourism emerges as a dynamic and creative segment, offering travelers an immersive journey into the culture and flavors of destinations around the world.
UNWTO Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition – Details
The UNWTO Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition serves as a catalyst for innovation in the gastronomy tourism sector, inviting startups to present their projects and solutions aimed at addressing key challenges and driving positive change.
With a focus on new technologies, local impact, and sustainability, the competition seeks to identify startups with the potential to revolutionize the gastronomy tourism landscape.
The Competition:
- New Technologies: Startups leveraging technology to provide innovative solutions or services in the gastronomic tourism sector.
- Local Impact: Projects driving social transformation and improvement within their local communities while contributing to gastronomy tourism.
- Sustainability and Waste Management: Initiatives addressing sustainability and food waste management challenges associated with gastronomic tourism.
Benefits for Participants:
Participating in the UNWTO Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition offers the following opportunities for startups:
- Mentoring by UNWTO and Top Partners: Access to guidance and expertise from industry leaders.
- Customized assistance to accelerate startup growth and development.
- Investment Opportunities: Potential funding and investment prospects for promising projects.
- Membership in UNWTO Innovation Network: Integration into a global network of innovators and stakeholders.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Access to education and training through the Tourism Online Academy.
- Showcase at UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Forum: Opportunity to present projects at a prestigious international event.
- Utilization of LABe Facilities: Access to state-of-the-art digital gastronomy lab facilities.
- Participation in Culinary Action!: Recognition and exposure as a finalist company in culinary initiatives.
- Exposure through On the Road Competition: Visibility in a roadshow format competition.
- Access to GOe Digital Community: Inclusion in a digital community focused on gastronomy innovation.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the UNWTO Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, startups must meet the conditions below:
- Scope into Gastronomy Tourism Sector: Projects must align with the objectives and focus areas of gastronomy tourism.
- Degree of Innovation: Demonstrated capacity for disruptive innovation within the sector, with or without a technological component.
- Social Impact: Commitment to addressing social needs and fostering positive societal change, with measurable outcomes.
- Traction: Potential for transformative impact and scalability, with tangible results and indicators of success.
- Tested MVP: Validation of product or service through testing and measurable results.
- Ease of Collaboration: Potential for collaboration and value creation within the gastronomy tourism ecosystem.
- Committed Team: Presence of a dedicated and knowledgeable team with relevant expertise.
- Adherence to Sustainable Development Goals: Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals and tangible contributions to social impact metrics.
Application Process
- Interested startups can apply for the competition via the official UNWTO application webpage at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yWr8xjFDVXa9fxf61V-AR-fEUdEKDl5Zdjb6Sg4ly9Q/ by the application deadline
- For more details, please visit the UNWTO website at https://www.unwto.org/startup-competition/4th-global-gastronomy-tourism-startup-competition
Application Deadline
The Application Deadline for the UNWTO Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition 2024 is set for June 6, 2024.
