Tag: World Food Prize Foundation

Engineering and Agribusiness Leader Charles Sukup Joins World Food Prize Foundation Board of Directors

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Sukup, former president and CEO and current board co-chair of Sukup Manufacturing Co., to the Foundation’s Board of Directors.  “We are honored to welcome Charles Sukup to our Board of Directors,” said Paul Schickler, Board Chair, World Food Prize Foundation. “Charles brings a lifetime of leadership in agricultural innovation, global perspective and a steadfast commitment to advancing food security. His deep expertise in engineering, family-business leadership and global market development will be invaluable as we work to…

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Submissions Open for 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers,A Global Network of Innovators Created by the World Food Prize Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

Submissions are now open for the World Food Prize Foundation’s 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), an international cohort of 40 innovators advancing practical, science-driven solutions to strengthen food and nutrition security worldwide. The upcoming cohort coincides with the World Food Prize’s 40th anniversary, a milestone year for the Foundation’s global work. TAP honors individuals of all ages, backgrounds and career fields who are advancing agriculture and food systems through bold ideas, practical solutions and collaborative leadership. These pioneers represent a wide spectrum of expertise—from farmers, scientists and entrepreneurs to policy…

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Global AgTech Startups Invited to Compete for $50,000 in World Food Prize Foundation’s Innovate for Impact Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, has opened applications for the Innovate for Impact Challenge, the global AgTech startup competition with a grand prize of USD $50,000, which garnered a pool of applicants from over 60 countries and six continents in 2025.  The Innovate for Impact Challenge supports early-stage, tech-driven startups developing solutions to advance global food security and sustainability. Submissions will be narrowed to 10 finalists, with three selected to travel to Des Moines for the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, where they will…

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World Food Prize Foundation Launches First United Kingdom Youth Institute at The University of Cumbria, Expanding Programming in Europe

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation announced the establishment of the United Kingdom Youth Institute at the University of Cumbria’s Ambleside campus. The Youth Institute, convening on April 22, will provide secondary school students with a unique opportunity to critically engage with global food security challenges and develop practical solutions for real-world problems. “We are deeply honored to extend our Youth Institute Programming to the United Kingdom,” said Mashal Husain, President, World Food Prize Foundation. “This institute provides a platform for young people to develop their ideas, engage with experts and…

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World Food Prize Foundation Reveals Top Three Finalists Driving Global Solutions in $50,000 Innovate for Impact Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation today announced the Top Three Finalists for the inaugural Innovate for Impact Challenge: APOLO Biotech, Capsber Agriscience and Vet Konect.  “These finalists embody the spirit of innovation needed to confront the urgent challenges of food security and climate resilience,” said Mashal Husain, President, World Food Prize Foundation. “By bringing forward solutions that are both scalable and sustainable, they demonstrate the power of science and entrepreneurship to transform agriculture for farmers everywhere.” These three standout Agritech startups are redefining what’s possible in the fight against hunger…

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