UN FAO Innovation Award 2026

The FAO Innovation Award recognizes ground-breaking innovations in agrifood systems under FAO’s mandate. It is open to a broad spectrum of awardees including Members, institutions, individuals, international/regional organizations, academic or research entities, civil society groups, private sector entities and FAO employees. The award includes a cash prize and a commemorative scroll.

Cash prize of USD 10,000 and a scroll describing the recipient’s achievements and/or award.

The award is conferred for ground-breaking innovation in areas under FAO’s mandate to a broad spectrum of awardees, including Members, institutions, individuals, international/regional organizations, academic or research entities, civil society organizations, and private sector entities.

For more information, visit the Innovation Award page and apply via the FAO apply-now link.