Open innovation contest: Digital traceability for cocoa production
Helvetas is an independent organization for development based in Switzerland with affiliated organizations in Germany and the United States. Helvetas has been active in Vietnam since 1994, working in various areas typically Agriculture, Bio-conservation, Forestry, Eco-Tourism, and Rural Economy.
Under the SWITCH-Asia programme of the European Union, we are implementing the Project “Circular Economy Cocoa: From Bean to Bar” with the main objective to develop circular economy solutions in cocoa and other agri-food sectors, leading to equitable economic growth decoupled from harmful environmental impacts. The Project, will be implemented within 04 years from 2022 to 2026 in 06-07 cacao provinces in Central Highlands and Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
Digital technologies have the potential to revolutionise Vietnamese agriculture by helping farmers and enterprises work more precisely, efficiently, and sustainably. Enhancing the traceability of the cocoa supply chain is an important means towards increasing the sustainability and accountability of the chocolate and cocoa sector. Digitalization in farm management and traceability will contribute to the growth of efficient, environmentally sound supply chains.
In partnership with key cocoa producers in Vietnam, Helvetas is seeking innovative initiatives on digital traceability and supply chain management applicable to the cocoa sector in Vietnam. Interesting candidates should send the company profile and a Concept Note about 02 pages as a brief outline of the proposed technical solutions.
Deadline to submit your application to the email: helvetas.vietnam@helvetas.org and tuan.nguyen@helvetas.org before 15 July, 2023.
