DNFI
(Source: DNFI)
The Discover Natural Fibres Initiative (DNFI) was created in January 2010 as an outgrowth of the International Year of Natural Fibres 2009, declared by the United Nations General Assembly. The DNFI is a voluntary association of individuals and organizations who work to further the interests of natural fibers by serving as a platform for information exchange, including statistics on fiber production and use, and by working to raise awareness of the benefits of natural fiber industries to the world economy, environment and consumers.
The purpose of the DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award is to raise awareness of exciting work involving natural fibers, and to help raise the profiles of leading researchers so as to enhance opportunities for commercial application of such work. Nominations for the 2023 DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award are now being accepted.
Awards will be judged in 3 categories:
• Innovative products/components or applications
• Innovative processes/procedures
• Research and science
Evaluation criteria are: Outstanding scientific work and technical feasibility; Level of improvement or effectiveness of the innovation over existing products or processes; Degree to which the innovative product or process has been implemented; Potential for opening new outlets, markets or sectors for products made of natural fibers.
The purpose of the DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award is to raise awareness of exciting work involving natural fibers, and to help raise the profiles of leading researchers so as to enhance opportunities for commercial application of such work. Nominations for the 2023 DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award are now being accepted.
Awards will be judged in 3 categories:
• Innovative products/components or applications
• Innovative processes/procedures
• Research and science
Evaluation criteria are: Outstanding scientific work and technical feasibility; Level of improvement or effectiveness of the innovation over existing products or processes; Degree to which the innovative product or process has been implemented; Potential for opening new outlets, markets or sectors for products made of natural fibers.
Candidates for the DNFI Innovation Award 2023 should send the appropriate submission form to DNFI, e-mail: Secretariat@DNFI.org. Forms are available on the DNFI website [
The deadline for award submissions is September 8, 2023
