World Food Forum Transformative Research Challenge 2025

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World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Innovation Lab Rome, Italy 2025

Information

The World Food Forum Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) is a global competition that invites young researchers to develop innovative solutions to transform agrifood systems. Teams of early-career researchers compete to propose actionable research projects, with finalists presenting at the TRC Finals at FAO headquarters in Rome. The program offers funding, visibility, networking opportunities, and potential continued support through related initiatives.

Benefits

Up to USD 10,000 in research funding, potential additional USD 10,000 for the overall winner, global visibility, networking with experts and UN agencies, capacity development, invitation to present at the TRC Finals at FAO headquarters, and potential post-awards support through related programs.

Eligibility

Open to teams of 3-5 individuals, all entrants aged between 18 and 35 at submission and with at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to agrifood systems.

Application

Submit your application before May 9, 2025 at 24:00 (PDT).

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserWorld Food Forum (WFF) Youth Innovation Lab

LocationRome, Italy

Open toOpen to participants worldwide

Age18–35 years

Agriculture / Food Environment / Climate

Other editions of this programme

2026 WFF Transformative Research Challenge
Deadline May 15, 2026

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