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UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026 Announces Four Global Winners at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

The third edition of the UAE FoodTech Challenge concluded at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with the announcement of four winning startups recognized for their agri-food technology innovations.
The UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026 Winners to Join National Agri-Tech Ecosystem and Support Global Food Security. Image provided by the UAE FoodTech Challenge.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026 has announced four winning startups following its third edition.
  • Winners were selected from 1,215 submissions across 113 countries.
  • The startups address climate-smart food production and food loss and waste reduction.
  • The four teams will share a USD 2 million prize and gain access to the UAE’s agri-tech ecosystem.
  • The initiative supports the UAE’s long-term food security strategy and global food system resilience.

UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026 Concludes With Four Winning Startups

The third edition of the UAE FoodTech Challenge concluded at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with the announcement of four winning startups recognized for their agri-food technology innovations. The global competition is designed to identify, support, and scale solutions that strengthen food production and reduce food loss and waste in arid and climate-stressed environments.

Following a competitive selection process, ten finalists advanced to the final stage, presenting live pitches to an international panel of experts in food systems, sustainability, investment, and international development. The winners were revealed during an awards ceremony on the main stage at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Climate-Smart Food Production UAE FoodTech Challenge Winners

In the Climate-Smart Food Production category, Permia Sensing and HyveGeo were selected as winners.

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