Forward Fooding has opened applications for the eighth edition of the FoodTech 500, an international ranking that identifies and showcases 500 innovative companies transforming the global agrifood system through technology.
Deadline: November 15, 2026.
Scope: Global · FoodTech · Visibility · Networking & Investment.
What is it?
The FoodTech 500 is a global ranking of the AgriFoodTech ecosystem. Applications are evaluated based on three key dimensions: business viability, innovation and differentiation, and sustainability.
Who can apply?
Startups and scaleups from any country are eligible to apply, provided they are legally incorporated, have an active website, and have been operating for less than 15 years. Participation is free of charge.
The subsectors covered by Forward Fooding include packaging & materials, surplus and waste management, circularity, food safety & traceability, processing innovation, biotech ingredients, precision agriculture, and water technologies.
What does it offer?
Selected companies gain international visibility through the ranking and its official report, access to Forward Fooding’s network of over 22,000 industry contacts, and opportunities to participate as speakers or exhibitors at international events. Companies featured in the ranking may also receive invitations to pitch at official FoodTech 500 events.
This is a particularly valuable opportunity for startups working on sustainable packaging, by-product valorisation, traceability, food circularity, and novel ingredients that are looking to strengthen their international positioning among corporates, investors, and other key players in the FoodTech ecosystem.