Sponsor a hands-on innovation challenge where students tackle real-world food science problems, with opportunities for the sponsor to help shape the challenge and engage as mentors and judges.
- Week-long virtual innovation challenge focused on a real-world food science or industry issue.
- Students are placed on multidisciplinary teams to develop and pitch innovative solutions.
- Strong participation from graduate and international students, creating a unique workforce development opportunity.
- Sponsors can help shape the challenge theme, provide judges and mentors, and support prize funding.
- Sponsors receive recognition throughout the competition, during opening and closing ceremonies, and on the IFT website.
- Winning teams are recognized during IFT FIRST and the IFTSA Student Closing Ceremony.
