World Food Prize
Top Agri-food Pioneers
In Spring of 2024, the World Food Prize Foundation opened submissions for Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), a new initiative by the Foundation. The 2024 list featured 38 leading innovators. In 2025, 39 innovators from 27 countries were recognized. In honor of the Foundation’s 40th anniversary in 2026, 40 pioneers from across the world working to transform food systems will be recognized.
TAP features pioneers of any age, background or career focus working in fields related to food or agriculture. Those selected in the 2024 list comprised the first cohort of TAP, and the 2025 Pioneers built on this network of trailblazers to facilitate co-learning and collaboration across food systems. This year’s cohort will be featured at the 2026 Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa. Submissions are now closed for 2026.
For any questions, contact: TAP@worldfoodprize.org
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TAP recognizes individuals of all ages, backgrounds and career paths whose work is helping address critical challenges in food and nutrition security through bold ideas, practical solutions and collaborative leadership. The designation brings together a diverse community of farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, advocates and other changemakers working across the agri-food sector. Each annual cohort becomes part of a growing global network designed to foster collaboration, co-learning and new connections that can accelerate progress toward more resilient, sustainable and food-secure food systems.
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