Open Call: Present your research idea to help transform our agri-food systems


28/04/2021 - 

We are delighted to share with you an exciting opportunity to showcase your transformative research idea at the World Food Forum (WFF) 2021. Aligning with the core principles of the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit, and launched by the Youth Committee of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the WFF aims to serve as the premier platform to engage and harness the passion of youth, galvanizing action and identifying solutions to the growing challenges facingour agri-food systems.

Teams of up to five members are invited to submit a two-page concept note proposing an innovative research idea to help end hunger and transform our agri-food systems focusing on one of FAO’s “Four Betters”:

  • Better Production
  • Better Nutrition
  • Better Environment
  • Better Life 


If you are a young or young-at-heart researcher, apply now! The deadline to submit your research proposal is June 5, 2021.

Visit the Innovation Lab for more information and directions on how to apply: http://www.world-food-forum.org/innovation-lab/transformative-research-challenge/en/