The Boxing Ring of AgriFood Tech
40 startups. 4 brackets. 12 finalists. 6 live battles. 1 grand champion.
05–06 November 2026 · GENEO, Singapore Science Park
GLOBAL AGRIFOOD
INNOVATION COMPETITION
WHAT IS THAT?
The global agrifood innovation competition is an exciting multi-phase competition designed to spotlight and accelerate agri-food and agri-tech start-ups from across the globe. It provides a platform for innovators to showcase their cutting-edge solutions, connect with industry leaders, and compete for investment and support.
Held during the Singapore AgriFood Week, at the Flavours of Tomorrow Festival, GAIC promises a thrilling and high-impact event for the global food innovation community.
What's Happening Each Day
4-DAY PROGRAMME
Join industry leaders, innovators, startups, investors, and ecosystem partners as we explore the future of food innovation. Over four days, attendees will discover breakthrough technologies, participate in thought-provoking discussions, experience live demonstrations, and connect with key stakeholders shaping the next generation of sustainable food systems.
Day 1
Thursday, 5 Nov
GAIC Qualifiers
chevron_rightOpening ceremony & speeches 10:00–11:00
chevron_rightGAIC Pitch Round 1 — 10 startups, 4 brackets
chevron_rightGAIC Pitch Round 2 — 10 startups, 4 brackets
chevron_rightPanel talk: Future of AgriFood Innovation
Day 2
Friday, 6 Nov
Battle Finals + Awards
chevron_rightGAIC Semi-Finals — 10 finalists, 5 boxing battles
chevron_rightFireside chat & industry panels
chevron_rightWinner announcement & award ceremony 12:00
chevron_rightEvening celebration & networking
Day 3
Saturday, 7 Nov
Food Culture Day
chevron_rightChef cooking demonstration
chevron_rightBusker performances
chevron_rightExhibition booths & startup marketplace
chevron_rightFood workshops, tastings & pop-ups
chevron_rightFood tasting and retail popups
Main Event
Event Space Layout
Mapping
Navigate the heart of Flavours of Tomorrow Festival 2026.
The event space is designed to encourage discovery, collaboration, and engagement across the agrifood ecosystem. Visitors can explore startup showcases, retail innovation zones, networking areas, food experiences, and the GAIC Pitch Arena, where founders, investors, and industry leaders come together throughout the four-day festival.
Competition Prize Pool
Main Event
The Global Agrifood Innovation Championship (GAIC) brings together high-potential startups from around the world to compete, connect, and showcase breakthrough innovations.
Beyond the cash prizes, participants gain exposure to investors, corporate partners, mentors, and industry leaders shaping the future of food systems.
No.
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
QUANTITY
TOTAL
1.
1st Place — SGD 10,000 + Trophy
1
SGD 10,000
2.
2nd Place — SGD 3,000 + Trophy
1
SGD 3,000
3.
Subsidiary Awards — SGD 500 each
4
SGD 2,000
4.
Certificate of Participation
All Participants
—
Total Prize Pool
SGD 15,000
Subsidiary Award Categories
No.
AWARD CATEGORY
PRIZE
1.
Most Innovative AgriFood Solution
SGD 500
2.
Sustainability Excellence Award
SGD 500
3.
Social Impact Award
SGD 500
4.
Market Readiness Award
SGD 500
Interactive Exhibition
Future Food Experience
Discover. Explore. Taste.
Step into five immersive rooms exploring the innovations shaping the future of food. From alternative proteins and insect-based foods to vertical mushroom farming, cultivated meat and botanical gelato, discover new possibilities for how food is produced and enjoyed.
Experience emerging food technologies up close and look out for scheduled tastings from participating food brands.
PARTICIPATING BRANDS
Cremer · Insect Yumz · Fogo Fungi · Papitto Gelato × Chef Ezekiel
ALSO FEATURING
Parima · Good Meat · Aleph
LOCAL FOOD & RETAIL
Meet the Marketplace.
Discover local. Taste something new.
Explore the creativity of Singapore's homegrown food brands at the Flavours of Tomorrow Marketplace.
Discover innovative food creations, sample locally made products and shop a diverse selection of local favourites.
Featuring Qrunchi Granola, VeME, Beango and more, the Marketplace brings together local flavours, fresh ideas and the people behind them.
FEATURING LOCAL BRANDS
Qrunchi Granola · VeME · Beango · And More
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Event Schedule
Explore three days of startup innovation, industry conversations, live cooking demonstrations and food experiences.
THURSDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2026
Startup Pitching & Innovation
10:00–10:05
Opening Speech
10:10–10:30
Judge Introductions, Agenda & Prizes
10:35–11:35
Startup Pitching: Round 1
PITCHING
11:40–12:10
Panel: The Road Ahead for Agrifood Tech Startups
PANEL
12:10–13:00
Lunch Break
13:00–14:00
Startup Pitching: Round 2
PITCHING
14:10–15:10
Startup Pitching: Round 3
PITCHING
15:10–15:20
Break
15:20–16:20
Startup Pitching: Round 4
PITCHING
16:20–16:30
Break
16:30–16:40
Announcement & Stage Close
FRIDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2026
Final Pitching & Business Networking
10:00–10:05
Welcome / Keynote
10:10–11:40
Final Startup Pitching
FINALS
11:45–11:50
Closing Remarks
11:55–12:15
Announcement & Prize Giving
AWARDS
12:15–12:25
Final Photo Session
12:30–13:00
Business Networking
13:00–15:00
Speed Date Business Matching
SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2026
Public Exhibition & Live Experiences
10:00–11:00
Event Opening & Music
11:00–11:45
Cooking Demo 1: Chef Ezekiel
COOKING DEMO
12:00–12:45
Cooking Demo 2: Chef Joyce
COOKING DEMO
13:00–13:45
Live Busking Performance 1
LIVE MUSIC
14:00–14:45
Cooking Demo 3: Chef Ezekiel
COOKING DEMO
15:00–15:45
Cooking Demo 4: Chef Joyce
COOKING DEMO
16:00–16:45
Live Busking Performance 2
LIVE MUSIC
Validate Your Solution
Present your innovation to industry judges, investors, and ecosystem leaders while strengthening your value proposition.
Register Your Startup
ACCESS
How to get here
Geneo, 5 Science Park Drive
By Bus: Bus numbers 92/92A from Buona Vista MRT. Other public bus services plying along Buona Vista Flyover are 14, 33, 97, 166, 197, 963, 963e
By MRT: Kent Ridge MRT, Exit B
By Car: From AYE, taking Normanton Park or South Buona Vista Road exit via the new slip road and then turn into Science Park Drive
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