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$50,000 Innovate for Impact AgTech Challenge
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$50,000 Innovate for Impact AgTech Challenge

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Opportunity type
Competition
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
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About this opportunity

A global competition for early‑stage AgTech startups developing transformative solutions for food security and sustainability. Finalists pitch live at the 2026 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa, in front of 1,500+ leaders from 70+ countries.

Benefits include:

  • 1st Place: $50,000 USD
  • 2nd Place: $10,000 USD
  • 3rd Place: $5,000 USD
  • Global exposure at the Borlaug Dialogue
  • Networking with investors, policymakers, and industry experts

Who can apply

  • Early‑stage, for‑profit startup in AgTech
  • Stage: validated concept to pre‑Series A funding
  • At least one founder working full‑time on the project
  • Demonstrated innovation, market potential, sustainability alignment
  • Applications open: Jan 21, 2026
  • Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
  • Top 10 announced: Jul 16, 2026 (submit pitch videos + financials)
  • Public voting: Jul 16–25, 2026
  • Top 3 announced: Aug 5, 2026 (must attend live pitch)
  • Final pitch: Oct 20–22, 2026 at Borlaug Dialogue, Des Moines, Iowa
  • Running a project or organization
  • Working (full-time or part-time)
  • Entrepreneur

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