The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently accepting applications for its Global AgriInno Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About FAO Global AgriInno Challenge
The Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is designed to accelerate innovation in resilient agrifood systems with a specific focus on SIDS regions, which are frequently impacted by climate change, geographic isolation, and limited agricultural infrastructure.
Benefits of FAO Global AgriInno Challenge
Full Travel Package
- Round-Trip flights
- Accomodation & meals
- Local Transportation
- Visa application fees
Expert Coaching
- 2-day workshops
- UN & Academic mentorship
- Investor matchmaking
- Global Networking
Long-term Visibility
- FAO official channels
- Alunmi network access
- Forum showcasing
- Caribbean & pacific events
FAO Global AgriInno Challenge Requirements
Applications are open to agripreneurs and innovation teams worldwide. To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be registered as a company or legal entity.
- Have less than $1,000,000 in annual turnover.
- Have less than 5 years of operations.
- Have a technology-based solution or business model at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7-9, with evidence of post-MVP stage.
- Have at least one team leader below 35 years of age.
- Selected teams must commit to continuous engagement throughout the entire duration of the programme, including the Innovation for Good workshops, Global Final Pitch event in Hangzhou (August 2026), and potential showcase at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum in Rome (October 2026)
- Teams with female agripreneurs are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Have a solution that directly addresses agrifood challenges in SIDS, or that has already been piloted or deployed in a SIDS context.
- Teams based outside SIDS are fully eligible. However, teams originating from or led by individuals from a SIDS will be given preference in the evaluation process.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
20 June, 2026
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