Deadline: September 21, 2025 The Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) programme, launched by the World Food Programme in partnership with the Adaptation Fund, invites innovators to present groundbreaking solutions addressing climate adaptation challenges across the food system … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator Programme
7th Annual Enthuse Foundation Pitch Competition to Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs (US)
Deadline: September 22, 2025 The Enthuse Foundation has announced its 7th Annual Pitch Competition celebrating women making their mark on the food, beverage, and CPG industries. The focus of this competition is on businesses that are at least 51% women-owned, U.S.-based, with at least one … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Enthuse Foundation Pitch Competition to Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs (US)
Engineering Biology Investor Pitch Training Programme for UK SMEs
Deadline: September 22, 2025 UK SMEs developing solutions in engineering biology now have the opportunity to access expert investment pitch training, receive tailored support, and pitch to investors at a dedicated Investor Showcase Event. The programme focuses on agriculture and food … [Read more...] about Engineering Biology Investor Pitch Training Programme for UK SMEs
Applications open for Katapult Acceleration Program (Serbia)
Deadline: October 13, 2025 The Katapult Acceleration Program is a targeted initiative designed to support innovative, growth-oriented companies in Serbia through intensive training, mentoring, and grant funding. The program’s focus areas are the four priority domains of Serbia’s Smart … [Read more...] about Applications open for Katapult Acceleration Program (Serbia)
Request for Applications: Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program (Canada)
Deadline: September 09, 2025 The Foodpreneur Scale-Up program is designed to support food and beverage manufacturers, producers, and distribution businesses with high growth potential. The focus areas of the program include production process and shelf-life testing, food safety, regulation … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program (Canada)
Funding for SMEs Innovating in Biofertilizers and Biostimulants Sector
Deadline: November 14, 2025 The I3-4-BIOFERTILIZERS project opens a significant opportunity for innovative startups and SMEs in the biofertilizer sector through its cascade funding scheme, designed to boost sustainable agriculture and circular bioeconomy solutions. The focus of this … [Read more...] about Funding for SMEs Innovating in Biofertilizers and Biostimulants Sector
UNDP Low-Value Grants for MSMEs in the Wheat Value Chain
Deadline: October 03, 2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lebanon has launched a call for low-value grant proposals under the project “Improving Food Security in Lebanon through Revival of the Seed Production Value Chain at LARI” to support micro, small, and medium-sized … [Read more...] about UNDP Low-Value Grants for MSMEs in the Wheat Value Chain
Funding Opportunity for Collaborative Missions Programmes in Food Innovation
Deadline: December 11, 2025 EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community, is offering funding to support collaborative missions programmes aimed at addressing major societal challenges within the food system through systemic, impactful, and partnership-driven initiatives. The … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity for Collaborative Missions Programmes in Food Innovation
Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Deadline: September 25, 2025 The EC Innovation Challenge seeks to combat unemployment and drive socio-economic growth by empowering participants to create innovative solutions to pressing societal issues. The focus is on Agriculture (Agro-processing and Aquaculture): Sustainable … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge (South Africa)
Apply Now for Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants (Australia)
Deadline: February 14, 2026 The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is offering Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants for primary producers, small businesses, and non-profit organisations affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low that occurred between 29 … [Read more...] about Apply Now for Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants (Australia)
