WFP Innovation Challenge supports startups, organizations, and WFP innovators to test and scale solutions that strengthen humanitarian response, improve food systems, and build community resilience.
Rolling applications are now considered for intake when relevant funding or programming becomes available, replacing automatic consideration for future programmes. WFP also removed the stated US$100,000 funding ceiling and six-month Sprint duration without specifying replacements, and revised evaluation criteria and priority areas.
The Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator funds and supports tech-driven solutions that improve crisis response, financial inclusion, and infrastructure for vulnerable populations worldwide.
Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator supports ventures testing and scaling locally rooted solutions to strengthen climate adaptation, food security and resilience for vulnerable communities.
The WFP Hiper program supports innovative science and technology solutions for waste management, WASH, and resilience in the first 60 days of humanitarian crises.
Empowering local urban food systems entrepreneurship and innovation supports local food start-ups through innovation hubs, mentoring and business development to scale inclusive, sustainable urban food solutions.
Ag Innovation Challenge supports U.S. startups with funds to turn innovative ideas into products that address challenges facing farmers, ranchers, and rural communities and support agricultural production.