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Empowering Future Food Innovators Through Innovation, Entrepreneurship & AI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Future Entrepreneurs in Food Security Convention (FEAST 2.0) is Universiti Malaysia Terengganu’s flagship entrepreneurship programme that nurtures student innovators in developing sustainable, technology-driven solutions for food security.<\/p>

Participants receive mentorship from industry experts, refine their startup ideas, validate business models, leverage Artificial Intelligence tools, and pitch their innovations to investors and professional judges.<\/p>

Venue: Permai Hotel Kuala Terengganu<\/p>

Date: 20-23 August 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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WHY JOIN FEAST 2.0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Where Innovation Meets Food Security.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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FEAST 2.0 is more than just a competition. It’s an innovation ecosystem where students, researchers, startups and industry leaders collaborate to solve real food security challenges through technology, sustainability and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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FEAST 2.0 \u2022 FOOD SECURITY \u2022 AI \u2022 STARTUP<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Ready To Shape The Future of Food Innovation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Join Malaysia’s next generation of innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs to transform the future of food security through technology, sustainability and innovation.<\/p>

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FUTURE STARTS WITH YOU<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Join FEAST 2.0 and become part of a new generation of innovators creating sustainable food solutions for the future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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INNOVATION<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Transform bold ideas into real-world solutions through design thinking, Artificial Intelligence, and entrepreneurial innovation.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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IMPACT<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Build products that tackle food security challenges and create meaningful impact for communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Turn your startup vision into reality with industry exposure, funding opportunities, professional networking, and the confidence to lead tomorrow’s innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Win Cash Prizes & National Recognition<\/h2>\n

\n Compete with the brightest student startups and stand a chance\n to win exciting cash prizes, special awards, and recognition\n from industry leaders.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Gold Champion<\/h3>\n
RM5,000<\/div>\n

Champion of FEAST 2.0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Silver Champion<\/h3>\n
RM4,000<\/div>\n

1st Runner-Up<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Bronze Champion<\/h3>\n
RM3,000<\/div>\n

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Consolation Awards<\/h3>\n
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Best Start-Up Award<\/h4>\n RM1,000 + Trophy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Food Security Innovation & Technology Award<\/h4>\n RM1,000 + Trophy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Next Big Start-Up Award<\/h4>\n RM1,000 + Trophy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Best Professional Pitch Award<\/h4>\n RM1,000 + Trophy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Sustainable Social Impact Award<\/h4>\n RM1,000 + Trophy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Outstanding Mentor Award<\/h4>\n Trophy<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n