Innovation Arena 2022 in association with Enterprise Ireland and the NPA

Innovation Arena

'Innovation Arena showcasing Agritech talent that has global appeal'

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Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships is back for 2022. The Arena has become synonymous with Agritech developments in Ireland. Innovations are showcased from new start-up businesses and well known companies introducing new designs to the market that are set for global exports. Within the Innovation Arena itself, the future of the Irish agri-tech industry will be on full display with everything from new machinery to software solutions that streamline processes and aid farm management, sensor, and automation technology along with innovative plant and animal science solutions.

With the support of the National Ploughing Association, the Innovation Arena exhibits the very best of inventiveness within the agricultural sector in Ireland. There have been big developments in the past twelve months with several agri-companies In Ireland reporting growth in their business. This is positive and demonstrates that even in the face of uncertainty, it’s a sector that is resilient and still has room to prosper, especially in the meet the demands of food security while protecting our natural resources.

Close on 80 applicants from across the agriculture spectrum sought to be a part of the arena this year. Enterprise Ireland’s evaluation committee selected it’s top 50 entrants and in June they were invited to exhibit as Innovation Arena finalists. Among the objectives of hosting the Innovation Arena is the ability to scope and identify individual entrepreneurs and start-up companies with high potential and support them to boost or accelerate their business’s growth.

The total prize of €10,000 fund includes a top prize of €5,000 for the overall winner and €5,000 for best start-up company. Enterprise Ireland continues to strive to boost Irish exports and connect more Irish companies with potential investors from the four corners of the globe. Over 100 prospective international buyers from 18 countries will visit the arena this week and each exhibitor will have useful opportunity to network and pitch their business. We hope that Irelands agri-tech industry will continue to deliver innovative solutions on farm across the entire globe, that ensure a sustainable future for all.

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Innovation Arena Award Winners

Overall Innovation Arena Winner – Established & Farm Automation Award
Pearson Milking Technology

Overall Innovation Arena Winner – Start-Up & Animal Health Award – Start-Up
Micron Agritech

Agri-Engineering Award
Unison Process Solutions

Agri-Technology Award
Lvlogics Limited

Sustainable Agricultural Award
Goldcrop Ltd

Agri-Safety Award
TailJack.com

Young Innovation of the Year
Michael Clarke – Clarke Agri Engineering

IFAC Best New-Comer
Cotter Crate

UCD AgTech Start Up Award
Concept Dairy