Smart Africa/United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 - 3rd Edition

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About Smart Africa/United Nations FAO innovate Africa Challenge 2026

The Innovate Africa Challenge (3rd Edition), organized jointly by the Smart Africa and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a continental initiative aimed at accelerating the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to address climate and agricultural challenges in Africa. 
The 2026 edition is themed “From Ideation to Deployment”, emphasizing the transition from innovative concepts to practical and scalable solutions that deliver measurable benefits to farmers.

• Sponsor Organisation: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Benefits of Smart Africa/United Nations FAO innovate Africa Challenge 2026

The Third Edition seeks to identify and support a proven AI-driven solution for Climate-Smart Agriculture and deploy it within a Smart Africa Member State. The selected solution will be implemented in partnership with:

• National ministries responsible for Agriculture, ICT, and Innovation
• The Smart Africa Secretariat
• FAO country offices and technical experts 

Smart Africa/United Nations FAO innovate Africa Challenge 2026 Requirements

• The challenge is open to startups, innovators, and solution developers actively developing or deploying AI-driven solutions for climate-smart agriculture. Applicants must demonstrate not only technological maturity but also a strong commitment to strengthening the innovation ecosystem, contributing to measurable impact, and showcasing viable pathways to scaling and financial sustainability.
• This call is only open for applicants coming from Ghana ,Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and Uganda.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

31 August, 2026

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