From Farm to Future: Funding Opportunities for Food & Agriculture

[September 2026] Explore funding opportunities supporting the future of food and agriculture, including research, agribusiness, climate-smart farming, food systems, rural development, and sustainable solutions. These opportunities offer grants, fellowships, competitions, and accelerator support for researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, farmers, and eligible organizations.

FoodTech 500: AgriFoodTech Startups and Scaleups

Deadline: November 15, 2026

The FoodTech 500 recognizes and ranks international AgriFoodTech startups and scaleups at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability…[more] Call for Proposals to Support Research Projects

Deadline: 30-September-2026

The Lantmännen Research Foundation Grants 2026 support research projects that create practical knowledge and innovative solutions for agriculture, food systems, bioenergy, and sustainable materials…[more]

Afghanistan Research Initiative 2027/28: Research Grants

Deadline: 01-October-2026

The Afghanistan Research Initiative (ARI) is inviting applications from PhD holders affiliated with universities or research institutions worldwide to conduct original research addressing Afghanistan’s development and future…[more]

Apply Now: Non-Resident Research Fellowship Program

Deadline: 01-October-2026

The Afghanistan Research Initiative (ARI) Non-Resident Research Fellowship provides up to USD 18,000 over 18 months to PhD holders affiliated with universities or research institutions worldwide to conduct original research relevant to Afghanistan’s development and future…[more] KAUST Global Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers

Deadline: 01-October-2026

The KAUST Global Fellowship Program is an international fellowship opportunity for outstanding postdoctoral researchers seeking to pursue independent research addressing major global challenges…[more]

Call for Proposals: Build Your AgriCanvas for Cashew Entrepreneurs in OACPS

Deadline Date: October 30, 2026

The Initiative supports young and emerging agripreneurs in OACPS member states to develop innovative, climate-smart business ideas in the cashew value chain…[more]

CFAs: Empowering Young Agripreneurs to Turn Ideas into Growth

Deadline: 30-October-2026

The Business Growth Awards Grant Program is supporting young and emerging agripreneurs in OACPS member states who complete a climate-smart agribusiness e-learning pathway and submit innovative business ideas in selected agricultural value chains…[more] Apply now for Innovation and Technology Competition

Deadline: 14-October-2026

The Innovation and Technology Competition provides financial awards, mentoring, networking, and exposure for innovative business ideas and startups in Greece and the European Union…[more] Seed Fund for Research and Training (SFRT)

Deadline: 31-October-2026

The Seed Fund for Research and Training (SFRT) provides grants of up to USD 15,000 to researchers and scientists in Southeast Asia developing innovative projects that can contribute to agricultural and rural development…[more] Applications Open for Invisible Life Grant Programme

Deadline: 29-October-2026

The Invisible Life Grant Programme supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and news outlets investigating farm animal welfare, animal living conditions and related European issues…[more] The Impact Accelerator for Young African Innovators

Deadline: Ongoing

The Impact Accelerator is a free 12-week program equipping young Africans with skills, mentorship, and practical knowledge to transform ideas into scalable, impact-driven ventures…[more] Apply for TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program

Deadline: 01-November-2026

The TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program provides grants of $5,000 to $30,000 to nonprofit organizations developing sustainable, community-driven solutions…[more] 2nd Call of the BSGN Agri-food Industry Accelerator

Deadline: January 15, 2027

The 2nd Call of the BSGN Agri-food Industry Accelerator supports companies across the agri-food value chain to develop commercially driven R&D projects leveraging microgravity for innovative terrestrial solutions…[more]

Request for Proposals: Venture Capital Funds

Deadline: September 30, 2026

The IDB Lab Call for Proposals supports venture capital funds that bridge early-stage financing gaps and promote social inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean…[more] GRAPPA Open Call for Circular Agri-food Innovation Projects 2026

Deadline: October 20, 2026

The GRAPPA Open Call supports SMEs in developing and commercialising innovative solutions that maximise the valorisation of agri-food biomass and side-streams…[more] 20th SEARCA Photo Contest Food for All, Food for the Future

Deadline: 30-September-2026

The 20th SEARCA Photo Contest invites Southeast Asian photographers to submit original photographs under the theme “Food for All, Food for the Future.”…[more]

Open Call: Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant

Deadline: 28-September-2026

The Asia Climate Solutions (ACS) Design Grant supports innovative blended finance models that mobilize private, public, and philanthropic capital for climate-resilient agriculture, food security, and nature-based solutions in Southeast Asia…[more]

Call for Entries: APNI Photo Contest

Deadline: 31-October-2026

The APNI Photo Contest invites individuals to submit high-quality photographs documenting nutrient deficiency symptoms in African crops or plant nutrition research in action…[more]

CFPs: Advanced Materials for Miniaturised Energy Harvesting Systems

Deadline: 28-October-2026

The European Commission is inviting applications for an innovation Challenge supporting the development of advanced materials, miniaturised energy harvesting technologies, and energetically autonomous systems…[more] Jasiri Talent Investor Cohort 9 for Food Systems Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 31-December-2026

The Jasiri Talent Investor Cohort 9 supports aspiring entrepreneurs from Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia to build new ventures addressing challenges and opportunities