Applications are open for the FoodTech 500 Competition 2026. Inspired by the Fortune 500, Forward Fooding presents the FoodTech 500, the world's first definitive list of the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection between food, technology, and sustainability. The FoodTech 500 showcases selected international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies using a unique methodology to rank them based on their business size, digital footprint, and sustainability practices.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Sector: Be a startup or scaleup in the Food Tech (or "AgriFoodTech") sector, from early stage to more established businesses, operating anywhere across the food supply chain. Forward Fooding defines Food Tech as the emerging sector exploring how technology can create efficiency and sustainability in designing, producing, choosing, delivering, and enjoying food.
- Incorporation: The company must be incorporated.
- Website: The company must have an active website.
- Age: The company must be less than 15 years old.
Competition Benefits
- Industry Prestige: Recognition as one of the top players in AgriFoodTech through the world's first Global FoodTech ranking.
- Global Exposure: Access to Forward Fooding's network of over 22,000 industry contacts, including C-level executives at Fortune 500 F&B companies, international investors, and government representatives.
- Visibility: Featured on the official FoodTech 500 website and White Paper, which has been downloaded more than 50,000 times.
- Event Access: Opportunities to speak or exhibit at international gatherings, conferences, and meetups, networking with top innovators and industry experts.
How to Apply
Apply through the official FoodTech 500 application form, or nominate an AgriTech company, before the deadline of November 15, 2026. For more information, visit the FoodTech 500 Competition page.
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