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FoodTech Challenge

FoodTech Challenge

United Arab Emiratesfoodtechchallenge.com

Overview

FoodTech Challenge is a global competition organized by the UAE's International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court and Tamkeen that identifies and supports early-stage, tech-driven solutions to transform food systems in arid environments.

Year Founded

2019

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

FoodTech Challenge investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Akorn Technology, Inc.Jan 2026GrantCo-investor
Natural Offset FarmingMay 2024SeedCo-investor
RevoltechJan 2023GrantCo-investor
JalebiSep 2022Pre SeedCo-investor
Permia Sensing-GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersUnited Arab Emirates
Year Founded2019

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