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WFP Innovation Accelerator: Zero Hunger 2026

Key Information

Organisation

World Food Programme

Status

Open

Application Deadline

31 May 2026 · 44 days left

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

USD 100,000

About this Program

Seeking high-impact startups and non-profits that disrupt hunger globally.

Benefits & What You Get

Up to $100,000 in equity-free funding; hands-on support; WFP network access.

Eligibility

Early-stage social enterprises with proof of concept and traction in WFP countries.

Startups That Could Apply

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Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure

Expensya Tunisia Tunisian tech success story

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