TUFTS FOOD & NUTRITION INNOVATION COUNCIL

TUFTS FOOD & NUTRITION INNOVAT I ON COUN C I L

The mission of the Food and Nutrition Innovation Council is to foster a robust,

science-driven ecosystem of food and agriculture innovation and entrepreneurship. This synergistic system highlights and translates the newest advances and brightest minds in the field, connecting scientific academic experts and talented graduate students with businesses including the food industry from farm to fork, health and wellness, insurance, entrepreneurs, venture capital, and non-profit and advocacy organizations.

BENEFITS

Discover Understand trends and breakthroughs in science, health, sustainability, supply chains, public perception, policy, behavior change, and technology and personalization related to food and nutrition.

Connect Link together with other key stakeholders including established companies, new ventures, scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and advocacy groups.

Incubate Help to craft, nurture, and benefit from a robust workforce of nutrition entrepreneurs and a thriving network of new ideas and companies.

Advance Guide and experience signature events such as the annual Tufts Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Competition, Food Innovation Summit, and Innovation Career Fair.

Inform Educate the public, media, government leaders, and broader industry community on the crucial benefits of food and nutrition entrepreneurship and innovation.

Build Foster a new "silicon valley" of food and nutrition entrepreneurship in Boston, with evidence informed, mission-oriented discoveries and ventures benefiting the nation and the world.

EVENTS

Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Competition Annual university-wide competition, generally held each Spring, featuring exciting new concepts , business plan ideas, and early stage companies, sponsored by the School in collaboration with the Tufts Gordon Institute.

Food Innovation Summit Annual gathering of key thought leaders, generally held each Fall, from science, policy, and industry to discuss and help guide the newest trends in the field.

Career Fairs Annual congregation, generally in parallel with the Entrepreneurship Competition and the Innovation Summit, to bring together the brightest undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni across Tufts University.

Facilitated Access to Research, Faculty, and Students Individualized connections to research topics, faculty, and students based on synergistic priorities and interests.

Internship Program Ability to work with the School to identify the best and brightest graduate students for potential internships.

Special Events Special invitations to other School and University events, including conferences, seminars, and webinars.

* Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging staff are excluded from the program until further notice.

A healthier, sustainable, and more equitable food system: true profits for all

COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

further details available upon request

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS Annual Tufts Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Competition

? Invitations for company attendees ? Recognition in event program ? Logo on invitation ? Recognition in Tufts communications, social media ? Display materials at event ? Display table at event ? Logo on event website ? Participating judge from your company ? Opportunity to mentor competitors after the event

Annual Food Innovation Summit ? Invitations for company attendees ? Recognition in event program ? Logo on invitation ? Priority on event scheduling ? Display materials at event ? Display table at event ? Logo on event website ? Company presentations at Summit ? Summit Executive Committee (planning, priorities)

Career Fairs ? Invitations for company attendees ? Recognition in event program ? Display materials at event ? Logo on invitation ? Scheduled interviews ? Curated advanced access to student resumes ? Display table at event ? Special recognition as break / reception sponsor ? Advanced consultation with student Mentors

Facilitated access to research, faculty, students Internship program Special events and invitations

PLATINUM

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GOLD

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BASIC

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NONPROFIT

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Wendy King Associate Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations Wendy.king@tufts.edu 617 636 6696

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