- Apply for 2025 startup innovation
- The Startup Innovation Awards 2025, powered by the World Food Forum (WFF)Â
- Win up to USD 80,000 in combined financial and in-kind prizes
- Application Deadline:Â 22 May 2025
Are you a startup using innovative technology to transform global agrifood systems?
The Startup Innovation Awards 2025, powered by the World Food Forum (WFF) and Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), invites youth-led startups to apply for a global competition focused on sustainable food systems. With over USD 80,000 in funding and in-kind contributions available, winners will gain visibility, growth opportunities, and global recognition.
About the Awards
The Startup Innovation Awards aim to spotlight the next generation of entrepreneurs tackling urgent food security and sustainability issues using technology.
Why You Should Apply
Participants in the 2025 Awards will:
Pitch their solutions to a panel of global agrifood system experts and investors
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Gain worldwide exposure to governments, investors, and sustainability-driven organizations
Receive access to resources to scale and develop their technology
Win up to USD 80,000 in combined financial and in-kind prizes
Be invited to WFF’s flagship event in Rome, with travel support provided
Join ongoing networks that provide mentorship, partnership, and growth support
Eligibility
Open to youth-led startups working in agrifood system transformation
Innovations must be tech-powered, scalable, and inclusive
Applicants should demonstrate measurable potential for impact on food security, climate action, or sustainable development
Application & Timeline
Application Deadline: 22 May 2025
Semi-finalist Notification: 30 June 2025
Finalist Selection: 24 July 2025
SIA Finals: 15 October 2025 at FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy (during the WFF flagship event: 13–17 October)
