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FoodShot Global Challenge

Open Opportunity

Program Contact

Dr. LaKisha Odom
lodom@foundationfar.org

Development Contact

development@foundationfar.org

This program is no longer accepting applications

FoodShot Challenge #4: Water, the Essential Input

Proposals are being accepted through December 1, 2023.

In this 2023 FoodShot, we consider the water cycle as a whole and seek innovations that protect water as an essential limited resource for both water and land-based food and agriculture. This FoodShot will also consider how water cycles interact with our previous FoodShots related to soil health, precision protein and bioactive foods.

We invite entrepreneurs, researchers and advocates to submit their business, research or policy proposals for funding consideration.
Submissions will be reviewed by food and agricultural systems experts who will provide issue-specific insights and vet applications for boldness, viability and global impact.
Best-in-class candidates will be selected to receive equity and debt financing for their businesses.
A cash prize will be awarded to GroundBreakers — rising stars working in research, early-stage entrepreneurship or advocacy.

Please visit FoodShot Global for details on how to apply.

About the FoodShot Global Challenge

Achieving systemic change in the global food system means taking big risks – approaches that are radically new, not just incrementally better. Each year, FoodShot Global launches a FoodShot Challenge— a Moonshot for Better Food — to create a food system that is healthier, more sustainable and more equitable. The annual FoodShot identifies a pivotal, systemic challenge facing our food system and puts forward a vision that turns that challenge into opportunities for scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs and investors. FoodShot Global and FFAR then deploy funding via the GroundBreaker Prize to catalyze best-in-class, scalable, impactful and inspired solutions. Together, we are forging a food future that can nourish and sustain the planet and its global citizens.

FoodShot Global is a collaboration between venture funds, banks, corporations, universities and foundations to improve our food system. FoodShot Global specifically supports research that optimizes yields and environmental health. These prizes fund research that specifically identifies technological and ecological tools. Awardees also receive with guidance, mentorship and resources to maximize the impact and scale of their research.

Application Guidelines

How do I apply?: Please visit FoodShot Global for information about the FoodShot Challenges, eligibility, deadlines and details on how to apply.