Application for the New Product Development Award

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Agricultural Researchers

 This service allows researchers from various countries worldwide to apply for the New Product Development category within the National Center for Palm and Dates International Award. The award aims to support pioneering research in the palm and dates sector, stimulate innovation, and facilitate the exchange of scientific expertise. This annual award aligns with the Center’s vision to enhance scientific excellence and improve the quality and sustainability of date production globally. 

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    Target Audience

    Agricultural Researchers

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    Service Duration

    Instant

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    Service Channels

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    Service Cost

    free

  1.  Click on the "Get Service" button.
  2. Fill out the application form with the required data and information.
  3. Review the information to ensure accuracy.
  4. Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application. 
  •  General Application Requirements: 
  1. Applications must be submitted in Arabic or English only.
  2. Submitted works must not have been previously entered in any other national or international awards or competitions.
  3. Winners may reapply only after three years from the date of their previous win.
  4. Applicants can apply to only one award category.
  5. All application files are confidentially stored at the Secretariat and will not be returned to applicants, whether they win or not.
  6. Applicants must specify the framework under which the work was conducted, including partners, stakeholders, and funding sources.
  • Specific Requirements for the New Product Development Category:
  1.  Written requests must be submitted on the institution’s official letterhead confirming that the results/innovations are solely the applicant’s own research (for individuals).
  2. If the applicant is an organization, the application must be submitted by the head of the organization (universities, research centers, private companies, institutions, or startups).

 

  •  General Required Documents: 
  1. Application form (to be completed in Arabic or English only).
  2. Statement specifying the framework under which the work was conducted, including potential partners, stakeholders, and sources of funding.
  3. A written declaration confirming that the submitted work has not been previously entered in any national or international awards or competitions.
  4. Identification documents (for individuals) or commercial registration/license (for organizations).
  5. CV of the participant or the team.
  • Specific Documents for the New Product Development Category:
  1. A written request on the institution’s official letterhead confirming that the results/innovations are solely the applicant’s own research (for individuals).
  2. If the applicant is an organization, the application must be submitted by the head of the organization (university, research center, private company, institution, or startup).

  Please note: All submitted materials and attachments will be securely stored at the Secretariat of the National Center for Palm and Dates Award and will not be returned, regardless of the outcome. 

It is an annual award presented by the National Center for Palm and Dates, aimed at supporting research and innovations in the palm and dates sector and encouraging the development of new products.

Researchers from various countries around the world can apply for the New Product Development category.

Yes, the opening and closing dates for submissions are announced annually through the official website and the center’s social media channels.

Projects are evaluated based on innovation, scientific and economic impact, feasibility, and sustainability.

Yes, the award includes financial prizes and certificates of appreciation for the winning researchers.