Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026
by World Food Prize Foundation
FundingUp to Rs. 45 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype
$$50,000 prize for early-stage agtech startups tackling global food security, open worldwide.
ClosesClosed
About World Food Prize Foundation
The World Food Prize Foundation was established in 1986 by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Norman Borlaug and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. It administers the annual World Food Prize, a $250,000 award that recognises breakthrough achievements in improving the quality, quantity, and availability of food worldwide, and which is often called the Nobel Prize for food and agriculture.
Beyond the prize, the foundation runs extensive youth-education programmes on global food security and agriculture. Its Global Youth Institute selects more than 100 exceptional high-school students each year for a three-day academic conference, with nearly 4,000 delegates having taken part since 1994, while state and international Youth Institutes reach over 1,800 students a year through partnerships with agricultural universities across nine countries, and the foundation offers internships and programming to develop the next generation of food-security leaders.
Scientists, researchers, and innovators making major contributions to global food security and agriculture benefit most, along with high-school and university students interested in agriculture, food science, and international development through the youth programmes, institutes, and internships. It is online at worldfoodprize.org.
Who they work with
Sectors
Agritech & Food
Frequently asked questions
What funding programs does World Food Prize Foundation run?
World Food Prize Foundation currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.
Is World Food Prize Foundation a government organisation?
World Food Prize Foundation is listed as a foundation / csr. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.
How do I evaluate whether a World Food Prize Foundation program fits my startup?
Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.
Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?
No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of World Food Prize Foundation and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.
Enquire about World Food Prize Foundation
Tell us what you are building and which World Food Prize Foundation program you are evaluating. An IncorpX advisor will help you assess fit and get application-ready.
Enquiry received
Thanks! An IncorpX advisor will reach out shortly to talk through World Food Prize Foundation and your next steps.
Important disclaimer
IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.
This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.
Closing soon
View all FundingUp to Rs. 41.75 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype
ClosesJun 25, 2026
FundingUp to Rs. 1 Cr
DPIIT
ClosesJun 25, 2026
FundingRs. 10 lakh to Rs. 1.5 Cr
Space, Drones & Defence DPIIT
ClosesJun 25, 2026
Perks & credits
View all
Zoho Partner Benefits
SaaS Tools
Free Zoho Account + Exclusive Discounts
Rolling
Open AI for Startups
AI Tools
$2,500–$5,000+ in API Credits
Rolling
Claude API credits
Rolling
Nebin Binoy 
