Competition
₹45LUp to
Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026
by World Food Prize Foundation
Global Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026 offers up to ₹45 lakh grant for early-stage agtech startups tackling food security worldwide.
Closed (15 Apr 2026)
ViewWorld Food Prize Foundation
World Food Prize Foundation is a non-profit foundation with 1 startup funding programme on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
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Quick answer
World Food Prize Foundation runs 1 startup funding program listed on startupfunds, spanning competition funding up to ₹45L. None are open for applications at the moment, but many programs reopen for the next cohort.
- Programs listed
- 1
- Funding types
- Competition
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹45L
- Provider type
- Non-profit foundation
- Geography
- Startups registered in India
- Equity-free
- Some programs take no equity
About World Food Prize Foundation
Founded by Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug in 1986, this Des Moines-based foundation awards the $250,000 World Food Prize and runs youth programs engaging 4,000+ students in food security research.
What World Food Prize Foundation funds
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Frequently asked questions
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How many funding programs does World Food Prize Foundation offer?
World Food Prize Foundation currently lists 1 startup funding program on startupfunds, though none are open for applications at the moment. New cohorts are added as World Food Prize Foundation announces them.
What type of funding does World Food Prize Foundation provide?
World Food Prize Foundation backs startups through competition funding, and some of its programs are equity-free (no equity is taken in return). Funding is typically up to ₹45L.
How much funding can a startup get from World Food Prize Foundation?
World Food Prize Foundation's programs offer up to ₹45L. The exact amount depends on the specific program, stage and your startup's needs.
How do I apply to World Food Prize Foundation programs?
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