YM12 - Startup Innovation Awards Finals: Accelerating innovation, scaling impact.


On October 14, 2026 (starting at 14:00 Rome time / UTC 12:00), The YM12 - Startup Innovation Awards Finals will be held at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Organizer / Host are the World Food Forum (WFF) in partnership with MassChallenge Switzerland



Competition & Finalists
Focus: Spotlights youth-led (ages 18–35) agrifood tech startups working on sustainable solutions.
Categories:
Format: Eight global finalist startups take the stage to deliver timed live pitches to an audience and judges.
Prizes: Category winners receive cash grants (such as $7,500 for winners and $2,500 for runners-up), accelerator mentorship, and global visibility, plus a $10,000 Startup of the Year award from the Seeding The Future Foundation
Location: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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