Modern Agriculture Foundation Launches Global Call for Nominations: Leading Women in Foodtech 2025

Are you a trailblazing woman in the world of agri-food-tech? Do you know someone who’s disrupting the system and redefining the way we eat? Now is the time to step into the spotlight.

The Modern Agriculture Foundation (MAF) proudly launches the third annual “Leading Women in Foodtech 2025” recognition program – an esteemed international honor awarded to inspiring women making a tangible impact on the future of the global food industry.

This initiative aims to identify, celebrate, and elevate visionary women driving transformation across foodtech, agrifood, climate, sustainability, food systems regulation, investment, innovation, and consumer access. The goal is to spotlight female leadership and empower changemakers—from lab to table.

Levana Shifman, CEO of the Modern Agriculture Foundation, stated: “This recognition isn’t just about identifying excellence—it’s about giving it the stage it deserves. It’s a call to women who are actively shaping the field, thinking boldly, and rewriting the rules. We’re here to amplify their impact and give them the recognition they’ve earned.”

Deadline for nominations or self-applications: April 30, 2025

Submission form: https://wkf.ms/4iztjFK?Women%2C+leading%2C+foodtech%2C+2025=

What do the honorees receive?

• International recognition as part of MAF’s flagship conference
• The opportunity to present a personal pitch on stage at AgFood2025, in front of top-tier leaders from industry, government, academia, and the global innovation community
• High-profile media exposure, both local and international
• Membership in an influential global network of women driving systemic change in foodtech

Nominations can be submitted for yourself or for another deserving candidate.

Award Recognition Categories for 2025:

1. Investments and Financial Growth For women who have led major financial initiatives, fundraising, or investment-driven growth within the foodtech sector.
2. Promoting and Cultivating the Ecosystem For women who have developed infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, strategic collaborations, or professional communities that strengthen the global foodtech ecosystem.
3. Promise of the Year For women in the early stages of their careers (1–3 years in the field) who are already demonstrating innovation, courage, and meaningful influence.
4. Meeting the Consumers For women who have successfully delivered foodtech products, brands, or consumer experiences that bring advanced technologies to market in impactful ways.

The honorees will be recognized during the AgFood2025 international conference, the flagship annual event of the Modern Agriculture Foundation, held on May 20, 2025 at the Faculty of Agriculture, Rehovot, Israel. More information about the conference: https://www.maf.org.il/agfood2025