2023 WFP Innovation Challenge

Deadline: Ongoing | 2023 WFP Innovation Challenge

Apply for access to the world’s largest humanitarian organization, coaching, and funding of up to US $100,000 equity-free.One in ten people on the planet, or over 828 million people, still go to bed hungry every night. A record high 349 million people now experience severe food insecurity, up from 135 million in 2019. In the meantime, rising food and fuel prices have caused the expense of providing food aid to reach previously unheard-of heights. Millions of people are now unable to get food due to rising costs for food and transportation, which have been made worse by the economic effects of the pandemic, climate change, and the situation in Ukraine. This has a substantial impact on WFP’s operations.

We run a number of themed Innovation Challenge campaigns each year. We invite people to apply with creative solutions to these problems. In order to accept and review applications often throughout the year, we also offer a rolling application process. Please keep an eye out for any specific challenges or submit your project for rolling assessment.

Companies and startups

Do you have a solution to the hunger problem? We want to be there for you. Apply

WFP Personnel

Are you a WFP innovator? Together, let’s create innovative solutions.APPLY

What We Provide

Funding

Apply for up to $100,000 in equity-free funding, with additional funding contingent upon advancement and the quantifiable accomplishment of important goals.

WFP Operations Access

Successful teams will collaborate with WFP field offices to develop and improve their solutions.

Hands-On Assistance

Working with technical and industrial mentors will provide you the possibility to advance more quickly and receive support. The WFP Sprint Programme, a six-month accelerated program that may be eligible for additional financing and support, will be open to applications from selected projects.

Networking

To speed up implementation, teams will be able to access and make use of our extensive network of public, corporate, and governmental partners.

Conditions for Eligibility

Starting a business?

When you submit your application, your start-up must already be incorporated. It may be either profitable or charitable.
The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage is the absolute minimum for your concept. Initial traction and proof-of-concept are preferred.
Your proposed solution must be commercially feasible.
Your proposal needs to demonstrate how collaborating with WFP will advance your long-term goals.

If you work for the WFP…

Your team needs proof of backing from the country office and support from the management.Regardless of your contract type or function, you are urged to apply.We invite project proposals from WFP staff members who are working with NGOs, the public sector, or the private sector.

How We Choose Inventions

Applications submitted to the WFP Innovation Accelerator are evaluated by both WFP and outside experts using a predetermined set of criteria. Please be aware that in order to ensure impact and maximize cost effectiveness, we give priority to projects that are created with our target audience in mind—vulnerable communities—and that demonstrate early traction and market validation. We are seeking inventions that live up to the following standards:

Time to provide effect, technology maturity, and user traction, as well as the ability to achieve Zero Hunger Feasibility, will all have an influence on the people we serve.
Quantity of innovation
Financial viability with a convincing business case independent of WFP funding
Strength, expertise, and dedication of the team

You’re interested but don’t think your idea is quite ready. Never let this deter you! Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year, so those submitted after this cutoff date may still be taken into consideration for programs beginning in 2023.

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