“Food security is foundational to peace and global stability. There can be no real security in a world where hundreds of millions of people do not know where their next meal is going to come from. And at the very heart of our mission to address that, to address hunger and create stability, is innovation.”
- Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director, World Food Programme
The WFP Innovation Forum 2026, held this year as an official side event of the Munich Security Conference, brought together global leaders, partners and innovators to spotlight the solutions needed to build a more food‑secure and resilient world.
From AI and forecasting tools to digital platforms, bio formulas and innovative finance, eight WFP‑supported teams showcased how emerging technologies are shaping the future of humanitarian and development action.
WFP Innovation Forum
Dive into our blog for a full event summary of the WFP Innovation Forum 2026 and explore the groundbreaking innovations on display.
Meet the teams
Meet the teams that pitched at the WFP Innovation Forum!
🧑💻 People Portal
A self‑service platform that lets people register and update details remotely, cutting costs and speeding assistance.
🚚 End‑to‑End Supply Chain Optimization
A connected planning system that turns forecasts into smarter, continuously optimized sourcing and delivery decisions.
🛡️ Inclusive Risk Financing (IRF)
A bundled financial protection package that helps vulnerable households withstand and recover from shocks.
🤖 Anomaly Detection for Assistance Delivery
An AI system that detects irregularities in beneficiary information and transfer management platform to improve data quality, strengthen fraud prevention and ensure better support for underserved households.
🌱 Remer
A bio‑formula that enhances soil health, raises yields and cuts fertilizer needs by up to 70%.
🏫 School Connect
A real‑time digital monitoring tool that strengthens accountability and improves decision‑making in school feeding programmes.
📡 Jangala
A portable, open‑source device that turns any internet source into fast, scalable Wi‑Fi for emergencies and communities.
📈 Conflict Forecast
A forecasting tool that predicts internal displacement, access disruptions and anticipates food insecurity in the context of conflict to enable early action.