Overview

The Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge is a regional competition launched by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and its partners. The initiative seeks to combat malnutrition by promoting healthier diets across Africa through scalable, sustainable innovations in food fortification and biofortification. The challenge focuses on industrial food fortification and biofortification to improve the nutritional quality of staple foods, addressing dietary needs of vulnerable populations.

Eligibility

Eligible Countries: The competition is open to citizens residing in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Mozambique, Benin, and Nigeria.
Age Requirement: The lead participant must be at least 18 years old.
Ineligibility: Employees, vendors, agencies working directly with GAIN, and their immediate family members are not eligible.
Innovation Requirements: Entries must be original, align with local health guidelines, and have been operational for at least a year with plans to scale up.

Funding

Funding for Winners: Each of the ten winners across three categories will receive US$5,000.
Additional Support: Winners will also receive technical assistance, mentorship, training, visibility, and networking opportunities.

Application Process

Application Window: The application period for the 2025 challenge is open until March 28, 2025.
Submission Guidelines: Participation requires submitting innovative solutions via an online form available on the challenge’s official website.