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    Join the World Agri-FoodTech
    Startup Challenge

    Showcase your AI AgTech startup to global partners

    Access a prize pool of
    US $135,000

    World Agri-FoodTech Startup Challenge powers the world’s largest F&B event and gives high-potential, AI-driven startups a direct stage to demonstrate breakthrough innovations in agriculture, food-tech, and sustainability to global investors, venture capitalists, and industry leaders. The Challenge targets technologies that strengthen food security, advance climate resilience, and drive sustainable growth across the global agritech ecosystem.

    We invite high-potential, AI-driven startups from around the world to apply for this exclusive opportunity to showcase groundbreaking innovations at the intersection of artificial intelligence, agriculture, and sustainability.

    Applications have been extended until 7 January 2026 for a chance to compete for a US $135,000 prize pool!

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    Supported by:

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    Contributing partners:

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    Eligibility Criteria

    We welcome applications from startups that meet the following criteria:

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    AI-first approach

    Artificial intelligence or machine learning is core to your product or business model (not just a back-office productivity tool).
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    Company structure

    Incorporated companies from any country are eligible. Solo founders are welcome.
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    Team size

    Up to 250 full-time employees.
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    Stage

    MVP to growth stage (pre-seed through Series A+). You should have at least a working MVP, beta, or live product that customers can try.


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