Call for Innovate for Impact Challenge: Driving AgTech Innovation 2026 is open now !!!
The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, hosts the Innovate for Impact Challenge—a pioneering initiative dedicated to accelerating agricultural technology (AgTech) innovation. This Challenge seeks to identify and support early-stage, tech-driven startups whose transformative solutions address the critical challenges of global food security and sustainability.
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Unveiled at the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, the Innovate for Impact Challenge invites forward-thinking entrepreneurs from around the globe to present breakthrough technologies aimed at revolutionizing agriculture. This initiative aligns with the World Food Prize Foundation’s mission to elevate innovations and inspire action toward alleviating global hunger. “Innovation is the key to solving today’s agricultural challenges and securing a sustainable future for global food systems,” said Mashal Husain, President, World Food Prize Foundation.
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Key Highlights of the program :
Global Call for Startups: Open to startups worldwide, with a special emphasis on innovation and sustainability
Live Pitch Event: Finalists will showcase their AgTech solutions during the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue
Top Prize: The winning startup will receive $50,000 to further their impact on global food security
The World Food Prize Foundation is honored to work alongside expert judges for the Innovate for Impact Challenge. The live pitch judges review the submission materials and view each company’s final pitch. They determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All finalists will gain: Unmatchable global exposure by presenting their solutions at the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa, which anticipates a gathering of over 1,500 food and agricultural leaders from more than 70 countries. Unique opportunities to engage with investors, industry experts, fellow entrepreneurs, policymakers and potential partners from around the world
Location:
United StatesBenefits
- The top three finalists will receive:
- 1st Place: $50,000
- 2nd Place: $10,000
- 3rd Place: $5,000
- All finalists will gain:
- Unmatchable global exposure by presenting their solutions at the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa, which anticipates a gathering of over 1,500 food and agricultural leaders from more than 70 countries
- Unique opportunities to engage with investors, industry experts, fellow entrepreneurs, policymakers and potential partners from around the world
Eligibilities
The Challenge is open to early-stage, for-profit startups in the AgTech space. Eligible companies must meet the following requirements:
- Be in early stages of development, from validated concepts to pre-Series A funding
- Have at least one founder working full-time on the project
- Demonstrate innovation, market potential and alignment with sustainability goals
Application Process
Applicants can apply from the Apply Now link
Application Deadline: April 16, 2026 (58 Days Remaining)
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