WFP Innovation Challenge 2022- Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger
The WFP Innovation Challenge aims at supporting innovation which is critical to enabling the United Nations World Food Program to deliver on its mandate to reach zero hunger. Interested applicants with ideas addressing
hunger at the root and galvanizing international cooperation on food security are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.
Program Benefits
- Participation in a fully virtual WFP Innovation Bootcamp.
- WFP Sprint Programme, a six-month acceleration programme with access of up to US$ 100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and WFP’s global network of partners and vast field operations.
- Scaling innovations that have proven their concepts and value for social impact may qualify for further funding and support.
What We Are Looking For
- Resilient Food Systems
- Safe and Nutritious Food Systems
- Inclusive Food Systems
Eligibility Criteria
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 our 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.
Application Process
To submit your application, please fill in the Application Form- https://airtable.com/shrFoL6DIyoUfFLsR before 6 April 2022 11:59 pm (CET).
Read a detailed description of the challenge at the official site: https://innovation.wfp.org/apply
