Leading Women in AgFoodTech -Annual Recognition 2026

Each year, the Modern Agriculture Foundation (MAF) brings together the AgFoodtech community to honor women whose leadership, professional excellence, and commitment are shaping the future of the AgFoodtech sector.

Now in its fourth year, the Leading Women in AgFoodtech initiative has become a meaningful platform for highlighting women from Israel, and around the world who play a key role in advancing AgFoodtech across technology, business, research, investment, regulation, and ecosystem development.

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About the Initiative

The Leading Women in Foodtech recognition highlights outstanding women for the unique combination of leadership, contribution, and professional impact they bring to the AgFoodtech ecosystem.

The recognition is awarded without predefined categories, allowing space to acknowledge diverse paths, roles, and forms of leadership.
Women may be recognized for technological innovation, commercial execution, ecosystem building, global activity, strategic leadership, mentorship, or other meaningful professional contributions to the field.

Nominations are open both to women representing organizations and to women whose impact extends beyond a single company.

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The Annual Event

The Leading Women in Foodtech ceremony will take place as part of MAF’s annual event in April 2026.
Following the format of previous years, the event will focus on honoring the selected women, sharing their journeys, and creating space for meaningful dialogue and connection within the Foodtech community.

Event details, including date and location, will be published at a later stage.

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Call for Nominations

We invite nominations of women who demonstrate exceptional leadership across the Foodtech field, including but not limited to:

• Technology and R&D

• Entrepreneurship and business leadership

• Investment and financial strategy

• Regulation and policy

• Ecosystem building and community leadership

• Global partnerships and international activity

• Environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability

Women may nominate themselves or be nominated by others.

As part of the nomination process, applicants will be asked to describe the nominee’s professional background, areas of excellence, leadership, and explain why recognition at this stage is relevant.

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Submission Details

• Nominations are open to women based in Israel and internationally

• Submission deadline: March 1, 2026

• All nominations will be reviewed by a professional selection committee

• Updates will be shared with applicants following the review process​

 

 

 

Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Leading Women in AgFoodTech Annual Recognition is made possible through collaboration with partners who share a commitment to advancing leadership, innovation, and excellence across the AgFoodTech ecosystem.

We invite organizations, companies, funds, and institutions to join us as partners and sponsors of the 2026 event.
Partnership offers a unique opportunity to support meaningful recognition of women leaders in AgFoodTech, while engaging with a highly relevant, international professional community.

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Sponsors and partners take part in:

• Supporting visibility and recognition for women shaping the future of AgFoodTech

• Connecting with senior leaders, innovators, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders

• Aligning with a respected, mission-driven platform at the intersection of technology, food, and leadership

 

Partnership formats are flexible and can be tailored to align with shared values, strategic goals, and level of involvement.

For partnership and sponsorship inquiries, please contact: info@maf.org.il