Apply now for the WFP Innovation Accelerator 2018 Winter Sprint Program. Based in Munich, Germany, the World Food Program (WFP) Innovation Accelerator identifies, nurtures and scales bold solutions to hunger globally. They support WFP innovators and external start-ups and companies through financial support, access to a network of experts and a global field reach.
The Accelerator believes the way forward in the fight against hunger is not necessarily in building grand plans, but identifying and testing solutions in an agile way. It is a space where the world can find out what works and what doesn’t in addressing hunger – a place where we can be bold, and fail as well as succeed.
Benefits:
Teams/startups selected for the ‘Sprint Program’ will receive up to 100,000 USD in sprint funding, access to WFP’s global operations and access to WFP’s global network of partners and resources. Further funding is dependent upon progress and achievement of key targets.
Eligibility:
- Open to social entrepreneurs or social impact startups and companies from across the world
- WFP intrapreneurs can also apply
- Companies should have potential to solve hunger
They are looking for startups that meet the following expectations:
- High potential to reach zero hunger
- High level of innovation – could be on the technology, business model or systems
- Strong team -team track record together, individual skills
- Scalability potential
- Financial sustainability of the project
- Proven problem and traction
Note: The WFP Innovation Accelerator does not take equity that participate in the Sprint Program.
Application Deadline:
April 1, 2018
How to Apply:
Are you a startup or company with an innovation that could help end hunger?
Apply here.