Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge 2026

✓ The Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge is offering $1 million in grant funding to organisations using advanced data, mapping, and digital tools to improve food systems, climate resilience, and rural services. Open to African applicants. Deadline: 30 March 2026.

✓ Agricultural startups
✓ Social enterprises
✓ NGOs working with farmers
✓ Research and innovation teams
✓ Partnerships combining technical and on-the-ground expertise
✓ Applicants are expected to already have a working solution or pilot,not just an idea.
✓ Be legally registered organisations or recognised teams
✓ Demonstrate a working solution that uses data-driven or geospatial tools
✓ Show clear potential for impact and growth
✓ Present a practical plan for implementation and measurable outcome

Geographic Eligibility
✓ The challenge is open globally, and organisations working in Africa are encouraged to apply, especially those addressing smallholder agriculture, rural services, and climate resilience.

✓ Cooperate with Funding Team

✓ Technical mentorship
✓ Connections to global development partners
✓ Visibility within international innovation networks
✓ tOpportunities to showcase solutions through partner platforms