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United Nations FAO Global AgriInno Challenge 2025

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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Zhejiang University (ZJU) China 2025

Information

An international competition powered by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Zhejiang University (ZJU) focused on agri-tech innovations for sustainable agrifood systems. It offers mentorship, seed funding, and recognition, with finalists traveling to events in Rome and other opportunities on a global stage.

Benefits

Mentorship through a 48-hour co-creation bootcamp with global mentors; expert coaching from UN agencies, investors, and private sector leaders; seed funding up to $30,000; opportunity to pitch innovations at the Science and Innovation Forum in Rome; travel, visa, lodging and meals for finalists; access to alumni network.

Eligibility

Open to youth innovators (aged 18–35) and startup teams; women-led teams and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds; agri-tech entrepreneurs with solutions for smallholder farmers and marginalized groups; anyone with a tech-driven idea that can revolutionize food and farming.

Application

Submit your agrifood systems innovation online; finalists may pitch at the Science and Innovation Forum in Rome in October 2025.

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