Founded the initiative
Founded an initiative connecting nutrition and cognitive health for young people.
Awards & achievements
Our work, recognised
A record of what our student team has built — the award we've received, the students we've reached, and the partnerships behind our work on nutrition and cognitive health.
200+
Students reached
$2,000+
Funding secured
5
Tested recipes
40+
Countries in the GYAF cohort
Featured recognition
2026 Global Youth Action Fund awardee
Neuro Food is a 2026 Global Youth Action Fund awardee
Neuro Food has been selected as a 2026 Global Youth Action Fund (GYAF) awardee
Out of 1,100+ applications worldwide, only 110 youth-led projects were selected — representing 324 young changemakers across 40+ countries. Neuro Food is honored to be one of them.
This grant (up to $2,000 USD) and a full year of global mentorship and collaboration will help us take our work further: tackling the connection between nutrition, brain health, and youth wellbeing in ways that create real impact.
1,100+Applications worldwide
110Projects selected
324Young changemakers
40+Countries
$2,000Grant (up to)
Track record
What we've done so far
From a founding idea to measurable impact — this is the work behind Neurofood.
200+ students reached
Our workshops, webinars and booklets have reached more than 200 students.
$2,000+ secured
Secured over $2,000 through the Youth Fund Ambassadors Program to fund our work.
School workshops & webinars
Ran workshops and webinars in schools including Nurorda, Spectrum and the BIL Lyceum for gifted boys.
Cooking demonstrations
Showed students how to cook brain-friendly food in live cooking demonstrations.
Sessions with nutritionists
Hosted sessions with nutritionists, including an expert from Yale University.
Original recipe booklets
Produced research-informed booklets with 5 unique recipes, all fully tested by our team.
Student voices in school food
Collaborated with our school food-service provider to represent student preferences.
Youth partnerships
Developed partnerships with youth initiatives, including Diplovate in India.
Internships for students
Provided internship opportunities so students can gain real experience with us.
Where we've worked
Schools, universities and partners
The classrooms, kitchens and organisations that have hosted our work.
- Nurorda
- Spectrum
- BIL Lyceum for gifted boys
- Yale University
- Diplovate (India)
- Our school food-service provider
Keep reading
Want the full picture?
Download our free booklet, or browse the five tested recipes behind this work.