Food Systems funding

FAO is seeking a provider to produce pre-basic or basic seed of adapted climate-smart crop varieties in Madagascar's Grand Sud region for 2027. It suits seed multiplication companies, agricultural cooperatives or SMEs with field seed-production capacity in southern Madagascar.

GIZ is procuring consulting services to develop a sustainable, scalable business model for agricultural cold storage systems in Indonesia, aimed at reducing post-harvest losses. A consultancy or research firm with agri-food supply-chain and business-model expertise in Southeast Asia would fit.

A French rural intercommunal authority is procuring organic and sustainable food through a multi-lot framework agreement for 2027-2030, executed by purchase orders at unit prices. Local food suppliers, organic producers and SME food distributors able to deliver per lot are well suited to bid.

This DEFRA tender seeks a supplier to improve school food procurement practices, supporting the public sector goal of more locally produced or higher-environmental-standard food. Bidders with food-systems, public procurement, or school catering expertise are best placed to respond.

EIT Food's Co-Financing Instrument supports agrifood startups in de-risking and scaling pilot projects through co-investment, fostering innovation and collaboration with industry partners. The instrument targets early-stage ventures seeking to validate business models and accelerate commercialization in the food and agriculture sector.

Thrive Philanthropy funds non-profit organizations outside the US working to transition food systems away from industrial animal agriculture through plant-based diet promotion, plant-food access, and sustainable alternatives awareness. Mid-sized or larger nonprofits with proven track records are eligible for grants ranging from US$10,000 upward.

This Horizon Europe open call funds open-source digital applications that make agriculture more sustainable and efficient across edge, cloud and mixed-model deployments. It is aimed at developers, SMEs, startups and research organisations building digital tools for farm production and administration.

This fellowship funds applied research on blue foods (aquatic food systems) with a focus on climate, biodiversity, trade, and equity outcomes, bridging science and policy. Researchers receive $10,000 in funding plus travel support for a six-month fellowship with mentorship and publication opportunities.

This call funds early-stage startups created through the EIT Food Venture Builders programme, supporting innovation in the agrifood sector. It targets teams ready to scale their ventures with mentorship and investment from the Seedbed Venture Catalyst initiative.

This grant supports scientific re-evaluation of approved food additives under EU Regulation 257/2010, funding literature reviews, risk assessment, toxicology studies, dietary exposure analysis, and data collection. It is open to research institutions, universities, and organizations capable of conducting rigorous food-safety science for the European Food Safety Authority.