World Food Forum Research Challenge 2026: Agrifood Innovation
By: Food and Agriculture OrganizationLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 35
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldNature and Environment
Deadline2026-05-09
Opportunity description
The World Food Forum Transformative Research Challenge 2026 offers a global platform for young researchers to showcase their innovative agrifood solutions. Hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization, this prestigious competition supports groundbreaking research projects that are set to make a substantial impact in real-world agrifood challenges.
This initiative is part of the organization's commitment to nurturing youth-led innovations in sustainable agriculture and food security, providing both funding and expert mentorship.
Program Details
- Strengthen scientific evidence for research projects
- Refine and validate prototypes
- Prepare solutions for real-world piloting and implementation
Benefits
- Research funding of up to approximately $10,000 for winning projects
- Opportunity to present the project to global experts at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters
- Mentorship and guidance from international experts
- Training and workshops to develop research skills
- Access to a global network of researchers and institutions
- Opportunity to participate in the forum’s global event in Rome
Eligibility criteria
- Open to all nationalities worldwide
- Applications can be submitted individually or as a team
- The project must be:
- Applied research (not purely theoretical)
- Have initial results or be partially tested
- Based on data and scientific evidence
- Preferably with a background in fields such as agriculture, food, environment, or sustainable development
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