Overview
Deadline: November 15, 2026 Applications are open for the FoodTech 500 Competition 2026. Inspired by the Fortune 500, Forward Fooding is proud to present the FoodTech 500, the world’s first definitive list of the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection between food, technology and sustainability. The FoodTech 500 showcases selected international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies
Complete competition details
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Applications are open for the FoodTech 500 Competition 2026 . Inspired by the Fortune 500, Forward Fooding is proud to present the FoodTech 500, the world’s first definitive list of the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection between food, technology and sustainability.
The FoodTech 500 showcases selected international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies using a unique methodology to rank them based on their business size, digital footprint, and sustainability practices.
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Benefits
Industry Prestige: Gain recognition as one of the top players in the AgriFoodTech industry, thanks to the world’s first Global FoodTech ranking.
Global Exposure in Forward Fooding’s network: Access a vast network of industry stakeholders (22K+ industry contacts), including C-level Executives at Fortune 500 F&B companies, international investors and government representatives among others.
Showcasing Awesomeness : Be featured on the official FoodTech 500 website and the Official White Paper, putting your brilliance on display for the world to see, with over 50K+ downloaded reports on the website.
Highly-curated Industry Events : Get the opportunity to be a speaker or exhibitor at the international gatherings, conferences, and meetups, where you’ll get to network with the best innovators and industry experts out there.
Eligibility
Open to all startups and scaleups from the Food Tech (or ‘AgriFoodTech’) sector – from early stage to more established businesses, operating all across the food supply chain. At Forward Fooding they define Food Tech as ‘the emerging sector exploring how technology can be leveraged to create efficiency and sustainability in designing, producing, choosing, delivering and enjoying food.’
Selection Criteria
On top of fitting the above definition, there are three main baseline criteria for submitting an application:
The company needs to be incorporated
The company needs to have an active website
The company is less than 15 years old
Application
Click here to apply or nominate an AgriTech company
For more information, visit FoodTech 500 Competition .
Tips for this competition
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