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RAIN Challenge: Challenge programme focused on innovative agriculture for climate resilience Grant

In context

This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits and 3 others, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

A challenge programme by Munich Re Foundation that funds innovative agricultural solutions designed to build climate resilience and adapt farming systems to climate impacts. The programme targets entrepreneurs, researchers, and organizations developing scalable agricultural innovations that enhance climate adaptation.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The RAIN Challenge funds innovative agricultural solutions that strengthen farming systems against climate impacts. The programme seeks technologies and practices demonstrating climate adaptation or mitigation benefits in agriculture, from early-stage ideas through to pilot and prototype development. Startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, nonprofits, universities, research institutions and social enterprises may apply. Applicants can be based anywhere globally. The funding is available as grants and prizes through the call. Early-stage ventures are welcome to apply. Proposals must centre on regenerative agriculture, climate adaptation or food systems innovation. Consortia are eligible to participate.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Focus on innovative agricultural solutions for climate resilience
  • ✓Demonstrable climate adaptation or mitigation impact in farming systems
  • ✓Scalability and potential for real-world deployment
  • ✓Alignment with Munich Re Foundation's climate and agriculture priorities

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for RAIN Challenge: Challenge programme focused on innovative agriculture for climate resilience?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme, nonprofit, university, research-institution, social-enterprise.

About this sector

Regenerative agriculture funding supports soil health, cover cropping, reduced tillage, agroforestry and grazing practices that store carbon and restore land. It comes through agricultural support schemes, research programmes and supply-chain initiatives run with food companies. Applicants often need farmer partners, field trial plans and a way to monitor soil outcomes.