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WFF Startup Innovation Awards 2026

Application deadline: 1 April 2026

The WFF Startup Innovation Awards (SIA), powered by MassChallenge Switzerland, identifies and supports youth-led startups transforming agrifood systems. The programme runs in 4 phases: application & selection (by May 2026), MassChallenge Acceleration Bootcamp in Lausanne (June–September 2026), online Demo Day (September 2026), and live finals at FAO headquarters in Rome (12–16 October 2026). Benefits include cash prizes, mentorship, global network access, travel support to Rome, and eligibility for the CHF 500,000 MassChallenge Switzerland prize pool.