Innovate for Impact Challenge: Driving AgTech Innovation 2026

The Innovate for Impact Challenge identifies early-stage, tech-driven startups developing solutions to address global food security and sustainability. It is hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, with finalists gaining significant exposure and opportunities to engage with investors, industry experts, and potential partners. Prizes are awarded to the top three finalists, with additional benefits for all finalists including global exposure at a major dialogue event.

Top three prizes: 1st place $50,000; 2nd place $10,000; 3rd place $5,000. All finalists gain exposure by presenting at the Borlaug Dialogue and opportunities to engage with investors, industry experts, policymakers, and potential partners.

Open to early-stage, for-profit startups in the AgTech space. Eligible companies must be in early stages of development (concept to pre-Series A) with at least one founder working full-time on the project.

Visit the official Innovate for Impact Challenge page for detailed instructions.