The World Food Prize Foundation’s Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) 2025 seeks to honor 39 outstanding innovators whose impactful efforts are transforming global food systems.

Launched in 2024, the TAP initiative builds a growing network of pioneers dedicated to addressing critical challenges in food security, sustainability, and agricultural innovation. The 2025 cohort will expand on the inaugural group, bringing together visionaries from different backgrounds and disciplines to improve collaboration and co-learning.

TAP is more than an honor—it is a global call to action to highlight individuals who have made a substantial impact on food systems. Selected pioneers will be featured at the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa. TAP will offer them a prestigious platform to share their insights and inspire future generations of leaders in agriculture and food innovation.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: March 25, 2025
• Funding Type: Recognition, no monetary award
• Organizer: World Food Prize Foundation
• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and leaders in food and agriculture
• Focus Areas: Food systems, agriculture, sustainability, food security, technology, policy, and social impact
• Number of Awardees: 39 pioneers
• Program Language: English
• Event Venue: Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa
• Host Country: United States

Benefits

Although the program doesn’t provide any monetary prize, participants will benefit as follows:

• Global Recognition as a Top Agri-food Pioneer for 2025
• Networking Opportunities with leading experts, policymakers, and innovators in food and agriculture
• Invitation to the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa
• Promotion and visibility through the World Food Prize Foundation

Eligibility Criteria

Who can participate in the 2025 TAP?

• Application is open to individuals of any age, background, or career focus
• Must be actively working in a field related to food, agriculture, or food systems innovation
• Must demonstrate a significant contribution to improving productivity, sustainability, or inclusiveness in agri-food systems
• Nominations can be submitted by any institution or individual

Selection Criteria

The following are the nomination evaluation criteria:

• Innovation – Use of inventive, cutting-edge, or original solutions in agri-food challenges
• Impact – Measurable improvements in food systems at a local or global level
• Leadership – Showed ability to lead and inspire others in agriculture and food-related fields
• Collaboration – Active engagement with diverse stakeholders across cultures and disciplines
• Persistence – Commitment to overcoming challenges in advancing food and agricultural solutions

How to Apply?

• Fill out the Online Submission Form using the link below.
• Provide detailed information about the nominee’s contributions
• Submit by March 25, 2025

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For inquiries, contact [email protected] or visit the official WFP Foundation website.

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