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Call for Applications: World Food Programme Innovation Challenge 2022 (get $100,000 equity-free funding)

Victor Odeyemi by Victor Odeyemi
October 29, 2022
in Agriculture&Agro-Allied, Foods & Beverages, News, Opportunities
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WFP Challenge 2022

World Food Innovation Challenge 2022

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The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Challenge has been launched in search of game-changing innovations to address the Global Food Crisis.

For this edition of the WFP Innovation Challenge, WFP specifically looks for low and high tech solutions including digital tools. They also encourage strong “wildcard ideas” to apply. Together with the brightest and best minds globally, we will be able to end hunger. WFP’s current innovation priorities are listed below:

  • Innovative solutions to mitigate the rising cost of inputs and food.
  • Innovative solutions to strengthen productivity and outcomes along food value chains.
  • Innovative solutions to build resilient communities through livelihood creation and youth engagement.

Table of Contents

  • Who can apply?
  • Benefits
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Criteria For Selection
  • Click here to apply 

Who can apply?

Start-Ups and Companies

Benefits

Funding – Apply to receive up to $100,000 in equity-free funding, with further funding dependent upon progress and measurable achievement of key targets.

Access to WFP Operations – Successful teams will work with WFP units on the ground to further develop and refine their solutions.

Hands on Support – You’ll have the chance to work with technical and industry mentors who will provide guidance and accelerate your progress. Selected projects will be able to apply for the WFP Sprint Programme, a six-month acceleration programme that may qualify for further funding and support.

Networking – Teams will be able to tap into and leverage our strong network of public, private, and government partners to accelerate implementation.

Eligibility Requirements

If you are 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.

If you are a 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.
  • WFP accepts project applications from WFP employees who are collaborating with NGOs, government or private sectors.

Criteria For Selection

  • Applications submitted to the WFP Innovation Accelerator are assessed according to a standard set of criteria, and are reviewed by both WFP and external experts. Projects that are designed alongside WFP’s core users—vulnerable communities—and that show initial traction and market validation to ensure impact and maximize cost effectiveness. They are looking for innovations that meet the following expectations:
  • Impact for the people we serve 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 – 3 November 2022, 11:59 pm (CET)

Click here to apply 

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