WFF Transformative Research Challenge

The WFF Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) is a global competition for teams of young researchers to advance applied agrifood research toward real-world solutions. It supports projects that have demonstrated initial proof of concept and help move from validation to piloting, offering mentorship and pathways to further development. Finalists present their Research-to-Impact dossiers and prototypes at a TRC Finals during the World Food Forum flagship event at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Research funding up to USD 10,000 for winning teams, mentorship and capacity development, global visibility, networking, and a finals presentation opportunity at the World Food Forum in Rome.

Youth-led teams with members aged 18–35, focusing on applied research with a tested proof of concept.

Teams submit a 3-page proof of concept summarizing the problem, prototype, existing evidence and validation objectives.