Financial Support | Transformative Research Challenge - African Food Changemakers
Transformative Research Challenge
TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH CHALLENGE
Research and Development Food Safety
Grant
All Countries
Deadline: 30th of April 2026
The Transformative Research Challenge (TRC) is a global competition that empowers young researchers (ages 18–35) to advance applied research into real-world agrifood solutions. The challenge focuses on projects with a tested proof of concept that are ready to be refined for piloting. For the 2026 cycle, prizes are offered in categories such as forest restoration, protein diversification using native crops, and One Health-driven rural transformation. Winning teams receive up to US$10 thousand for prototype validation, with an additional US$10 thousand awarded to the overall global winner.
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