Regional Food System Prize

£20,000 Grant + In-Kind Business Support and retail space in the COOP (if applicable). Presented at the REGEN Gathering Jersey

Transforming Regional Food Systems

The Food Systems Award is a flagship initiative of the REGEN Gathering Jersey, in Partnership with Lloyds Bank Crown dependencies, designed to catalyse innovation and resilience in food systems working within bioregions. This award supports early-stage businesses, startups and innovation within existing organisation that are leading the shift toward thriving food system, healthy soils and healthy people.

Why Regional?

We believe food links all aspect of issues we are currently facing, from health of the ageing population, to food resilience and security, cost of living and ecological health, food is the interlinking factor. Regional food provides communities with market sovereignty and

Ecological health: Improve soil, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

Social equity: Promote inclusive food solutions, that contribute to improved public health.

Economic sustainability: Create resilient local food economies.

By nurturing regenerative startups, we can build food systems that restore the planet, empower communities, and foster long-term health.

Award Objectives

Support Innovation: Back bold business models integrating regenerative practices.

Promote Regeneration: Champion soil health, biodiversity, and local resilience.

Strengthen Community: Connect entrepreneurs, farmers, and changemakers.

Award Details

  • Total Funding: £25,000

    • £20,000 in direct cash funding

    • £5,000 in-kind support (mentorship, workshops, networking)

  • Number of Recipients: 1–2

  • Includes: Formal contract with a cooperative support network

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, your business must:

Be based in the Channel Islands, Crown Dependencies, or operating at a UK bioregional level
Be a startup (0–3 years) or have a new innovation within an existing business
Be a social impact business (e.g. CIC, LBG, LTD, NFP — Charities not eligible)
Show a clear commitment to regenerative food systems
Contribute to local food security, resilience, and health outcomes

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