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Entry to the Global Food Tech Awards is simple and free.

  • To qualify for entry, your start-up must have been founded no more than five years ago and employ no more than 20 people.
  • Your innovation can impact any part of the food and beverage supply chain, from alt proteins and sustainable ingredients to AI-driven solutions, personalised nutrition and gut health, upcycled products, and cutting-edge smart packaging.
  • You’ll need to provide us with some basic information about your start-up and your innovation. You'll need to provide us with some basic information about your start-up and your innovation — but don't worry, we won't ask for any secret sauce or sensitive/proprietary details that aren't already in the public domain.
  • Submit a three-page pitch deck and a three-minute video supporting your entry.

Americas heat

Companies entering the Americas heat should be smaller than 20 employees, be headquartered in Americas and have a finished product that is commercially available in Americas.

Deadline to enter: January 12, 2026

EMEA heat

Companies entering the EMEA heat should be smaller than 20 employees, be headquartered in EMEA and have a finished product that is commercially available in EMEA.

Deadline to enter: June 2026

APAC heat

Companies entering the APAC heat should be smaller than 20 employees, be headquartered in APAC and have a finished product that is commercially available in APAC.

Deadline to enter: August 2026