The Anthropocene Case Competition, jointly organized by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) and the Bonafarm Group takes place between 13 and 15 May. As part of the competition, 13 teams from 11 countries – including one team representing MATE – will put their knowledge and problem-solving skills to the test. The competition focuses on real-world challenges in the agri-food sector and sustainability, encouraging interdisciplinary student teams to develop innovative solutions that are not only theoretical, but also practical and implementable.​​​​

 The competition consists of three rounds. The first two stages were held online, while the third and final round takes place at MATE’s Szent István Campus in Gödöllő between 13-15 May 2026.

In the first round, applicants were required to submit a written study focusing on the comprehensive utilization of by-products generated within Bonafarm’s poultry sector. During the second round, the top 24 teams presented their solutions online, addressing the utilization of by-products produced at poultry farms, particularly within the chicken industry.

 In the third round, the best 13 teams will present their solutions in person in response to a real industry challenge provided by the Bonafarm Group. Finalist teams have arrived from countries including the Czech Republic, Malaysia, Ghana, Romania, Slovakia, China, and Serbia. As the closing stage of the competition, the top four teams will advance to the superfinal, where they will once again present their ideas – this time before some of the industry’s most distinguished experts and decision-makers.

The aim of the competition is to bridge academic knowledge with industry needs, foster international collaboration, and encourage the development of practical and sustainable innovations for the future of the agri-food sector.