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WFF Startup Innovation Awards 2026

Key Information

Organisation

World Food Forum / FAO

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

1 Apr 2026

Program Type

Prize

Amount

USD 10,000

About this Program

Powered by MassChallenge, identifying youth-led startups transforming agrifood systems to end global hunger.

Benefits & What You Get

Overall winner receives $10,000; category winners receive $7,500; MassChallenge Switzerland acceleration.

Eligibility

Founders under 35 with startups at the seed or growth stage using tech for agrifood systems.

Startups That Could Apply

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Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce

Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers

Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure

Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

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