OpenCompetition/PrizeGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize

Curt Bergfors Foundation

Amount or benefit
2026 prize: 1.5 million USD to the winner and 150,000 USD to each finalist
Deadline
Rolling
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Any initiative improving any part of the food system, anywhere in the world; the prize can go to individuals or organisations in commercial or non-profit settings. Entry is by nomination on the website, and you can nominate your own initiative.

Applicant type
IndividualBusinessNonprofit/NGOResearcher/Academic
Business stage
GrowthEstablished
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Agriculture & foodClimate & environmentResearch & science

What you get

2026 prize: 1.5 million USD to the winner and 150,000 USD to each finalist

Notes
Nominees are evaluated on publicly available information; the selection takes just over 12 months. Very competitive; best suited to proven initiatives.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Rolling
Deadline details
Nominations open year-round; submit before May to be considered for the following year's prize
Status
Open

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (foodplanetprize.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply at foodplanetprize.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
foodplanetprize.org
Application page
foodplanetprize.org
From the official page
“The nominations form is open year-round. However, as our selection process takes slightly over 12 months, to have a better chance of winning next year, submit your nominations before May of the”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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