Agri startups to exhibit at the Innovation Arena

Over 50 startups from the agricultural sector will get the opportunity to showcase their pioneering innovations at this year’s Ploughing.

There is a prize of €10,000 up for grabs for the best startup business.

This year, the Innovation Arena invited applicants from startup companies that are under five years old and from established companies that are focused on innovation.

Previous participants

New for 2023 is the chance for previous participants to apply for a space in the new Agritech hub within the arena, which will give companies the opportunity to return to the Innovation Arena to showcase their progress and growth since first exhibiting.

Judging for the awards will take place at the arena on day one of the event featuring best startup, the ACE agri-tech award and the ifac best newcomer award.

The best startup winner at the arena will receive €10,000 and will be presented with the prize at a formal awards ceremony during the Ploughing.

“The Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships is a key platform for promoting Irish agri-technology, showcasing capabilities to both a captive domestic and international audience over a busy three-day period,” Leo Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, said.