The Innovate for Impact Challenge is a global startup competition run by the World Food Prize Foundation, designed to accelerate AgTech innovation, tech solutions that can transform agriculture and food systems worldwide.
Who Can Apply
- Early‑stage, for‑profit AgTech startups
- Development stage from validated concept to pre‑Series A
- At least one founder working full‑time on the project
- Must demonstrate innovation, market potential and sustainability impact
Prizes & What You Stand to Gain
- 1st Place: $50,000
- 2nd Place: $10,000
- 3rd Place: $5,000
All Top 10 finalists will:
- Pitch at the Borlaug Dialogue, one of agriculture’s largest global convenings.
- Get visibility among investors, industry leaders and policymakers.
- Connect with potential partners and collaborators from around the world.
