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WISE EDTECH ACCELERATOR

LOCATION: Qatar

The International Track of the WISE Edtech Accelerator welcomes innovative, early-stage EdTech startups from across the globe, offering an exciting opportunity to scale without the need to focus on any specific market.

ELIGIBILITY:

Startups beyond the MVP stage, with evidence of traction and sales. Typically, ventures are pre-Series A or pre-Seed, having raised less than $500,000

The Accelerator is agnostic to geography, with past cohorts including ventures from both developed and developing countries.

Startups must show proven traction and measurable impact within their operating markets. Impact is a key consideration in the selection process.

The Accelerator targets for-profit ventures (NGOs and nonprofits are not eligible).

Ventures from a variety of educational sub[1]sectors, including K12, higher education, and professional development, are eligible.

Preference for ventures with co-founders, as this promotes broader engagement across different areas of support.

BENEFIT:

Each startup will receive $50,000-worth of support, including:

Leverage our global network: of mentors, investors, and educational leaders to drive your product’s international growth.

Gain expert mentorship: in product development, business strategy, and market expansion tailored to your unique needs.

Participate in high-level networking events: and showcase your solution to a global audience of decision-makers and influencers.

Whether you’re aiming to disrupt the global EdTech landscape or expand into new markets, the International Track will provide you with the tools and connections to scale faster and smarter.

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WORLD FOOD PRIZE FOUNDATION

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

LOCATION: USA

The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, is proud to launch the Innovate for Impact Challenge—a pioneering initiative dedicated to accelerating agricultural technology (AgTech) innovation. This challenge seeks to identify and support early-stage, tech-driven startups whose transformative solutions address the critical challenges of global food security and sustainability.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Challenge is open to early-stage, for-profit startups in the AgTech space. Eligible companies must meet the following requirements:

Be in early stages of development, from validated concepts to pre-Series A funding

Have at least one founder working full-time on the project

Demonstrate innovation, market potential and alignment with sustainability goals

Startups will be evaluated on:

Innovation Impact: The novelty and significance of the solution

Market Potential: Viability and demand within the agricultural industry

Sustainability Contribution: Alignment with environmental and social goals

Scalability and Replicability: Ability to expand and adapt across diverse contexts

BENEFIT:

The top three finalists will receive:

1st Place: $50,000

2nd Place: $10,000

3rd Place: $5,000

All finalists will gain:

Unmatchable global exposure by presenting their solutions at the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa, which anticipates a gathering of over 1,500 food and agricultural leaders from more than 70 countries

Unique opportunities to engage with investors, industry experts, fellow entrepreneurs, policymakers and potential partners from around the world

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