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Negroni Week Innovation Award 2026

Key Information

Organisation

Slow Food & Campari Group

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

15 May 2026

Program Type

Prize

Amount

USD 10,000

About this Program

Global innovation prize for sustainable and fair practices in the hospitality sector.

Benefits & What You Get

Funding up to $10k per project; access to international hospitality network.

Eligibility

Non-profit organizations and social enterprises in the hospitality sector.

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