Water and Energy for Food 2.0 MENA programme

Track 1 Innovations

The Water & Energy for Food (WE4F) 2.0 MENA Regional Innovation’s Call for Innovations is in full swing! 

We are seeking resilient, growth-oriented enterprises embedded in agricultural value chains — from water utilities and agri-tech companies introducing climate-resilient solutions, to B2B service providers, food processors, and logistics firms — that are ready to improve efficiency, strengthen sustainability, and scale their impact.

Selected enterprises will join the WE4F 2.0 MENA innovator cohort and receive technical assistance from leading water–energy–food experts in the region. Based on assessed needs and milestones, enterprises also access grant funding, with average of USD 100,000. In addition, WE4F facilitates connections to investors and financing opportunities to help you expand sustainably and multiply your impact across the MENA region.

The Call for Innovations is open until 30 April 2026 until 12 PM CET. We encourage early submissions. You may save your progress and return at any time. Please review the eligibility criteria and Solicitation Documents below before applying.

Have specific questions you would like answered? Get in touch via we4f@berytech.org

Why Apply?

WE4F 2.0 | Informational Session Recording

Missed our live informational session? Watch the full recording below.

Our team walks you through everything you need to know about the WE4F 2.0 MENA Call for Innovations, including eligibility criteria for Track 1 and Track 2, the application process, key dates, and a live Q&A with the WE4F team.

The call is still open. Apply before 30 April 2026.

Eligibility Requirements – Track 1

WE4F 2.0 Track 1 is open to legally incorporated or registered for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, as well as academic institutions, that generate revenue and maintain a self-sustaining operational budget. Applicants must demonstrate a proven revenue track record selling a product or service relevant to the water–energy–food nexus and climate resilience. Track 1 is focused on financially viable businesses or organizations that can showcase a proven and sustainable revenue model.

Track 1 is open to organizations with a company age between 3 and 25 years. Applications from small and medium enterprises are strongly encouraged. Applicants must have minimum annual revenues of $300,000 USD with strong financial sustainability. Applicants must also have minimum EBTIDA margin of 5% over the last three years (supporting documentation required). Applicants must demonstrate their ability to grow revenues by 15% – 25% YoY and/or enhance profitability by 5% – 10%. Applicants must have an established management team with financial and operational expertise with at least 10 full time employees.

Eligible applicants must be legally registered and operating in one of the following countries: Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Tunisia, or Morocco.

Application responses must be submitted in English, French, or Arabic.

Selected applicants must demonstrate the ability to match the grant amount at a 100 percent ratio.

Applicants are required to review the official Solicitation Documents prior to submission:

Track 1 Solicitation Document (English)Track 1 Solicitation Document (Arabic)
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