Future of Food

Challenge Open: Aug 30 – Mar 1

Step 1 – Pick your challenge today:

    1. How can we ensure that Canadians have enough food supply to prevent a shortage from occurring?
    2. How can we lower the barrier, increase innovation and attract young people into farming Thereby improving the Canadian supply chain?
    3. What are ways we can address or work around restrictive covenants to provide a more fair future in the Canadian food market?

Step 2 – Sign up to the challenge using the form! Watch the webinar to gain a refresher on what experts have to say on the Future of Food that can help guide your submission.

Step 3 – Once you have received an invite for PreprLabs, complete your project and submit it, ensuring you have completed all the required fields on the project pitch on PreprLabs.

Step 4 – You’ll receive an email after the submission date, to announce the winners. Check out the prizes below, they could be yours!

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    Webinar

    With the ongoing war in Ukraine, international shipping troubles, and rising grocery prices, both the Global Food Supply Chain and Canadian Economy have taken a hit.

    As the nation grapples with these challenges, there is a growing emphasis on enhancing resilience against future disruptions and increasing food security for Canadians.

    Prizes

    For 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, the total prizes are:

    1st Place

    • $500 Visa gift card
    • $300 in Linux course credits
    • $1000 Prepr Lab Kit
    • Internship opportunities at Prepr and our network of partners

    2nd Place

    • $250 Visa gift card
    • $300 in Linux course credits
    • $1000 Prepr Lab Kit

    3rd Place

    • $125 Visa gift card
    • $300 in Linux course credits
    • $1000 Prepr Lab Kit

    **Please be advised that while participants are welcome to enter the Challenges, it should be noted that individuals who have previously won are ineligible for further awards.

    Please be advised that all cash prizes will be awarded in CAD.**

    Our Expert Panelists

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    Shiraz Ahmed

    Sr. Financial Advisor & Sr. Portfolio Manager, Founder of the Sartorial Wealth Team, Raymond James Ltd.

    Shiraz Ahmed is a Senior Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Founder of the Sartorial Wealth Team at Raymond James Ltd. He speaks on subjects that affect the daily lives of citizens, like inflation and other financial topics.

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    Headshot Photo of Expert Panelist Jenna Khoury-Hanna

    Jenna Khoury-Hanna

    Associate at Kinch Eddie Litigation

    Jenna Khoury-Hanna, an Ontario lawyer, practices civil litigation and was awarded the Gowling WLG-Joel Taller Prize for Emerging Voices in Food at the 2019 Canadian Association for Food Law and Policy Conference.

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    Headshot Photo of Expert Panelist Dana McCauley

    Dana McCauley

    Chief Executive Officer at the Canadian Food Innovation Network

    Dana MacCauley is an innovator and director of New Venture Creation at the University of Guelph, where she enabled agri-food innovators to transform their inventions into innovations that grow the economy.

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    Headshot Photo of Expert Panelist Glen Young

    Glen Young

    Organic Farmer, Cold Springs Organics

    Glen Young is an organic farmer and the proud owner of Cold Spring Organics. He started farming after learning the benefits of regenerative agriculture as a possible solution to local food supplies.

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