UN Tourism 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition

UN Tourism has launched the 4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, organized in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center.

The competition aims to accelerate gastronomy tourism initiatives in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It seeks to identify challenges, catalyze innovations, and promote projects that can transform the gastronomy tourism industry.

Key facts of the competition:

• Theme: Transforming Gastronomy Tourism through innovation
• Categories: We are seeking innovative startups and SMEs that can submit applications falling under one of the following three categories: New Technologies, Local Impact, and Sustainability and Waste.
• Requirements: Startups focusing on technological solutions for gastronomic tourism, startups that have a significant positive effect on the local community, and startups dedicated to tackling issues related to sustainability and food waste management.
• Competition Timeline: June 6, 2024, is the deadline for submitting applications. September 6, 2024: Finalist startups will be announced on the competition webpage. Announcement of the winning projects will take place during the 9th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, with winners participating in a pitch session.

Further information and details on how to apply can be found at the following link:

4th Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition (unwto.org)