How it works


3 regional heats

Americas heat

Americas heat

Entries Close: January 12, 2026

Winner announced live at
Future Food-Tech San Francisco
March 19-20, 2026

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EMEA heat

EMEA heat

Entries Close: June 2026

Winner announced live at
Future Food-Tech London
London, September 24-25, 2026

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APAC heat

APAC heat

Entries Close: August 2026

Winner announced live at
Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit Singapore, November 2026

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  • 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 receive a complimentary VIP summit pass and 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 worlds 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