The Africa Food Prize is now accepting entries from individuals and organisations who are leading innovative efforts to transform farming across the continent.
This prestigious award recognises Africans taking charge of the continent’s agricultural agenda through groundbreaking initiatives and technical innovations that can be replicated to promote food security and economic growth.
About the Award
The Africa Food Prize celebrates bold, impactful projects that address the challenges facing agriculture in Africa. It highlights transformative practices that can inspire a new era of sustainable farming and economic opportunity for all Africans.
Why Apply?
Winners of the Africa Food Prize will receive:
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Monetary Reward: A cash prize of $100,000 to support and advance their initiatives.
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Increased Visibility: Recognition and exposure, attracting potential partnerships, investments, and opportunities to scale innovative solutions.
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Networking Opportunities: Direct engagement with policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders to foster impactful collaborations.
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Knowledge Sharing: Opportunities to showcase successful models and inspire broader agricultural transformation across Africa.
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Celebration of Innovation: Acknowledgement of technological advancements and unique approaches addressing agricultural challenges.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for the prize, applicants must:
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Demonstrate contributions to reducing poverty and hunger.
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Showcase efforts that provide vital sources of income or employment for communities.
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Exhibit the potential for transformative change through scalability, replication, and sustainability.
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Enhance awareness and cooperation among African stakeholders.
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Present proven, tangible results that reflect sustainable agriculture, food security, and nutritional improvements in Africa.
Open to applicants from all regions.
How to Apply:
To submit your entry, visit the Africa Food Prize website.
Application Deadline: June 26, 2025.
The Africa Food Prize is inviting submissions from innovators leading transformations in African agriculture. This award recognizes groundbreaking initiatives that promote food security and economic growth across the continent through replicable innovations.
Award winners enjoy a $100,000 cash prize, elevated visibility, significant networking prospects with key sector stakeholders, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. The prize also celebrates advancements addressing agricultural challenges.
Eligibility criteria require projects to reduce poverty and hunger, create employment opportunities, demonstrate scalability and sustainability, and enhance inter-African cooperation. They must also show proven results in sustainable agriculture and food security improvements.
Applications are open to all regions, and submissions can be made on the Africa Food Prize website until June 26, 2025.
