World Food Prize Foundation Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) 2026

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About World Food Prize Foundation Top Agri-food Pioneers

The Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) initiative is a global recognition program launched in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the World Food Prize Foundation.The initiative honors individuals who are actively transforming agri-food systems through innovation, leadership, and sustainable impact. It recognizes pioneers working across agriculture, food security, sustainability, research, entrepreneurship, and policy.

• Sponsor Organisation: World Food Prize Foundation

Benefits of World Food Prize Foundation Top Agri-food Pioneers

The 40 selected pioneers in 2026 will:

• Be recognized globally as Top Agri-food Pioneers

• Be featured at the 2026 Borlaug Dialogue

• Gain international visibility among agri-food leaders

• Connect with policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors

World Food Prize Foundation Top Agri-food Pioneers Requirements

The TAP initiative is open to individuals:

• Of any age

• From any country

• Across any professional or academic background

• Actively engaged in food and agriculture-related fields

Eligible candidates may work in research, farming, agribusiness, public policy, food technology, sustainability, development, or related sectors.

• Self-nominations are not permitted.

Application Date and Process

• Any institution or individual may submit a candidate for consideration for TAP by filling out an easy, 15-minute form. Submissions will open February 1, 2026, and close March 25, 2026. Submissions will be accepted in English, French and Spanish. Self nominations will not be accepted.

Application Deadline

25 March, 2026

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