Entries open for Sustainable Food Challenge 2027

The MassChallenge Sustainable Food Challenge 2027 invites startups worldwide to collaborate with global food corporations to tackle sustainability issues in the food industry. This opportunity offers startups the chance to pilot their solutions, gain investments, and scale their technologies with industry leaders. The challenge aims to address critical issues in feeding the growing global population while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the food value chain. It seeks innovative solutions that promote circular economies, optimizing both supply-side and demand-side food production and consumption.

Corporate partners connect with shortlisted startups to develop joint pilots under Non-Disclosure Agreements, potentially leading to supplier contracts, joint ventures, or equity investments. Selected startups participate in the MassChallenge Sustainable Food Challenge Day, receiving a CHF 1,000 travel contribution to attend the final event in Switzerland.

Priority areas include Sustainable Food & Feed Solutions, AgTech (regenerative agriculture, precision farming), Supply Chain & Manufacturing optimization, Sustainable Packaging & Materials, and Side-streams Valorization.