World Food Program Innovation Challenge(up to $100,000) 2022

The World Food Program has launched this Call for Applications in search of game-changing ideas to build stronger, more sustainable food systems, addressing hunger at the root and galvanizing international cooperation on food security.

This year’s campaign challenges us to innovatively rethink our food systems. WFP is looking for disruptive innovations for fighting hunger in areas such as resilience to shocks and stress; access to safe and nutritious food; and advancing equitable livelihoods for all.

About World Food Programme (WFP)

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator sources, supports and scales high-impact innovations to achieve Zero Hunger. Based in Munich, Germany, we provide WFP employees, entrepreneurs and startups with funding, hands-on support and access to WFP’s global operations. Through the Innovation Accelerator, WFP is leveraging unprecedented advances in digital innovation—such as mobile technology, artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain—and new business models to transform the way we serve vulnerable communities across the world. Building on... read more

WFP Innovation Challenge

Aim and Benefits of WFP Innovation Challenge

• Receive up to $100,000 in equity-free funding, with further funding dependent upon progress and measurable achievement of key targets.
• Successful teams will work with WFP units on the ground to further develop and refine their solutions.
• A chance to work with technical and industry mentors who will provide guidance and accelerate your progress.
• Teams will be able to tap into and leverage strong network of public, private, and government partners to accelerate implementation.

Requirements for WFP Innovation Challenge Qualification

Interested applicants for the World Food Program Innovation Challenge are to meet the following conditions:

For a start-up:

• Your start-up must be incorporated at the time of application. It can be for profit or not-for-profit.
• Your innovation must at least be at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage. Proof-of-concept and initial traction is preferred.
• Your solution should be financially viable.
• Your proposal must show how working with WFP will serve your long-term strategy.

For WFP employee:

• Your team must have evidence of Country Office support and management buy-in.
• You are encouraged to apply, regardless of your contract type or function.
• We accept project applications from WFP employees who are collaborating with NGOs, government or private sectors.

Interview date, Process and Venue for WFP Innovation Challenge

Selection Criteria

They are looking for innovations that meet the following expectations:

• Impact for the people WFP serves and potential to reach Zero Hunger
• Feasibility, including time to deliver impact, technology maturity, and user traction
• Level of innovation
• Financial sustainability with a clear business case that does not rely on WFP funding
• Team strength, experience, and commitment

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Start-Ups and Companies;Do you have an innovation that can end hunger? We want to support you.Apply here

• WFP Employees;Are you an innovator at WFP? Let's work together to design bold solutions.Apply here

For more details,visit WFP website