Food Innovation Hubs

About us

Catalyzed and co-led by the World Economic Forum, the Netherlands, Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives, and the United Arab Emirates, the Food Innovation Hubs Global Initiative aims to strengthen innovation ecosystems through multi-stakeholder partnerships.

40%

of arable land is degraded

33%

of food produced for human consumption is either lost or wasted

2B

people suffer from various forms of malnutrition

70%

of freshwater withdrawals are related to food and agriculture

Innovation offers a pathway to more resilient, climate-smart, and equitable food and water systems

Mobilizing multi-partner ecosystems at the global and country level

Food Innovators Network (FIN)

Connects and convenes 200+ practitioners and leaders globally to facilitate continuous innovation.

Food Innovation Hubs (FIH)

Partnerships to support innovation delivery and adoption in food systems.

Targeting the following outcomes

Growing a global portfolio

of investable innovation projects.

Increasing investment

via public-private partnerships.

Increasing cross-sector collaboration

engaging governments, private sector, innovators, farmer organizations, civil society, international organizations and others.

Improving insights

on technological solutions' impact on food systems.

An Initiative of the Centre for Nature and Climate

The Centre for Nature and Climate is accelerating net-zero climate action, regenerates food, water and ocean systems, and promotes circular economies.

Food Innovation Hubs

A World Economic Forum Initiative

About Food Innovation Hubs Food Innovators Network Knowledge Get Involved