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Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026

Administered by World Food Prize Foundation

18 days remaining
agtechagriculturesustainabilityglobal challengestartup competitionfood security

About this grant

The Innovate for Impact Challenge is a global initiative hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation in collaboration with America's Cultivation Corridor. The program is designed to accelerate early-stage, technology-driven AgTech startups that address critical challenges related to global food security and sustainability. Unveiled at the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue , the Challenge invites entrepreneurs from around the world to showcase breakthrough agricultural technologies with the potential to transform food systems. Key Highlights Global call for early-stage AgTech startups Strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and scalability Live pitch competition at the 2026 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa Top prize of $50,000 USD for the winning startup Significant global exposure to investors, policymakers, and agricultural leaders

Key facts

Funding amount₹1 – ₹4.5M (non-repayable)
Deadline15 Apr 2026 (18 days remaining)
Grant typeGrant
Funding typeGrant
CountryIndia
RegionIndia
Funding bodyWorld Food Prize Foundation
IndustriesAgriculture, Technology, Environment

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • Must be an
  • early-stage, for-profit startup
  • operating in the AgTech space
  • Stage of development can range from
  • validated concept to pre-Series A
  • At least
  • one founder must be working full-time
  • on the startup
  • Must demonstrate:
  • Strong innovation and technological differentiation
  • Clear market potential within the agricultural sector
  • Alignment with environmental and social sustainability goals
  • Applications are evaluated based on:
  • Innovation impact and novelty
  • Market viability and demand
  • Sustainability contribution
  • Scalability and replicability across regions and contexts
  • Application Process
  • Create an account on the application portal and start a new application.
  • Complete the full online application form with all required information.
  • Submit the application before the deadline.
  • Selection Timeline
  • Applications Open:
  • January 21, 2026
  • Submission Deadline:
  • April 15, 2026
  • Top 10 Announced:
  • July 16, 2026
  • Selected startups submit pitch videos and financial details
  • Virtual Public Voting:
  • July 16–25, 2026
  • Top 3 Announced:
  • August 5, 2026
  • Finalists must travel to Des Moines, Iowa
  • Final Live Pitch:
  • October 20–22, 2026 at the Borlaug Dialogue
  • Judges review written submissions and live pitches to determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

What the funding covers

  • Funding: Upto: ₹45 Lakhs

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online at https://www.startupgrantsindia.com/innovate-for-impact-challenge-2026-by-world-food-prize-foundation-326

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the World Food Prize Foundation website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT₹1 – ₹4.5MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINE15 Apr 202618 days remaining
GRANT TYPEGrant
COUNTRYINIndia
REGIONIndia
INDUSTRIES
AgricultureTechnologyEnvironment
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