How it works
3 regional heats
Americas heat
Entries Close: January 12, 2026
Winner announced live at
Future Food-Tech San Francisco
March 19-20, 2026
EMEA heat
Entries Close: July 20, 2026
Winner announced live at
Future Food-Tech London
September 24-25, 2026
Enter now
APAC heat
Entries Close: August 2026
Winner announced live at
Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Summit Singapore,
October 2026
Enter now
- Judges select the Top 10 start-ups in each regional heat, unlocking unparalleled coverage on FoodNavigator, the leading industry platform covering the global food and beverage sectors.
- Three finalists from the Top 10 will be provided with a branded booth within the exhibition area at the associated regional summit, and will get enhanced PR exposure via the summit channels.
- The regional winner will be announced live on stage, presented with a trophy and invited to pitch their solution to global industry stakeholders, executives and investors, with the session streamed worldwide.
- All shortlisted start-ups will remain in contention for the overall global award, recognising the world's most innovative food tech solution in 2026, to be announced in December 2026 through an immersive digital feature on FoodNavigator.
Ready to enter? Submit your application today!
For any queries, please contact us at awards@foodnavigator.com