WFP is deploying bold new tools and approaches across its global operations to help solve hunger. Explore the disruptive innovations, technologies and business models driving change.
Innovation is critical to enable the United Nations World Food Programme to deliver on its mandate to reach Zero Hunger.
We put intention into innovation
Our goal is to reach Zero Hunger. To achieve this, we pilot and scale promising ideas by leveraging advances in digital innovation. We also provide Innovation Consulting Services to share knowledge with other agencies and organizations working towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our path to scale
The WFP Innovation Accelerator sources, supports and scales high-potential solutions to end hunger worldwide. We provide WFP staff, entrepreneurs, start-ups, companies and non-governmental organizations with access to funding, mentorship, hands-on support and WFP operations.
Innovation challenges
Innovation Bootcamps
Sprint Programme
Scale-up Enablement
2024: Fostering innovation across WFP
With colleagues, partners and supporters, the WFP Innovation Accelerator achieved significant results in 2024 in deploying innovative solutions worldwide.
3 April 2025
WaterKit Wallet and Opero Services are enhancing WASH conditions for refugees in Uganda through their sprint with the Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator.
