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.

WFP Acceleration.
SDG Acceleration.
Frontiers Innovation.
Innovative Finance and Venture Launchpad

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
Discover

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.

CODA

Simplified solutions for complex programmes

H2Grow

Growing food in impossible places

SheCan

Fostering financial inclusion and economic participation for women and their communities

2023: Elevating Innovation Amidst the Global Food Crisis

See how much we accomplished with your support:

Read our 2023 year in review

Meet the ten innovators joining the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator Bootcamp this year to advance climate solutions in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt.

Blog

Explore how School Meal Planner (SMP) PLUS is revolutionizing school feeding, impacting millions of children across the globe.

News

Fast Company has announced the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators — and we’re on the list! #1 for Education and Nonprofits.