Call open · 2026 edition
Technology that transforms the region
The Agri-food Technology Innovation Awards, part of the Agrobiotech Innovation Forum, recognise applicable, scalable solutions capable of generating real value for the agri-food and bio-industrial system.
Submission period
17.09 — 09.10
2026 · both dates included · online form
Awards ceremony
29 October 2026
During the closing session of the Agrobiotech Innovation Forum, in Lleida.
01 · The call
We are looking for technologies, equipment, systems, processes and solutions that move the agro-industry forward: more competitive, efficient, sustainable, safe and resilient.
Technology areas
02 · Categories and prizes
A first and a second prize per category. The jury will place particular value on demonstrable impact, knowledge transfer and the competitiveness of the agri-food system.
A
First prize
€2,000
Diploma + exhibition space at AIF 2027 · Ajuntament de Lleida
Second prize
€1,000
+ diploma · FEMAC
B
First prize
€2,000
Diploma + exhibition space at AIF 2027 · Diputació de Lleida
Second prize
€1,000
+ diploma · Eurecat
The free exhibition space attached to each first prize will be 12 m² and may only be used at the 2027 edition of the Agrobiotech Innovation Forum. This benefit is personal and non-transferable for the winning entity, cannot be exchanged for money or any other consideration, and is subject to the general participation conditions of the 2027 edition. The organisers will decide the location, format and services included in the exhibition space.
03 · Who can apply
Companies, startups, manufacturers, cooperatives, technology integrators, spin-offs, R&D&I organisations, associations or consortia.
A functional, demonstrable technological solution linked to a specific agro-industrial or pre-industrial application, offering a distinctive improvement over existing solutions.
At least: a functional prototype, pilot, demonstrator, validation in a relevant environment, first deployment, or a technology product or service already available.
Up to two per entity, one per category. The same solution may only be entered in one category, and must not have won an award in previous editions without substantial changes.
04 · How applications are assessed
Each category prioritises the factors that best express its purpose. In the event of a tie, technological differentiation prevails.
Greatest business and market impact
Greatest potential for technological scale-up and business and regional transformation
Assessment procedure: Admission of applications · Technical assessment · Selection of finalists · Presentation or demonstration · Deliberation and decision.
05 · Calendar
17
September
The call and the online form open.
09
October
Applications close (inclusive).
19
October
From this date, finalists will be notified by email or phone.
29
October
Awards presented during the closing session of the Agrobiotech Innovation Forum.
06 · Submit your application
Submit your application through the online form. You can include an image and links to video, a technical data sheet, test results or pilot references as optional material.
Any questions?
iolanda.simo@eurecat.org
international@femac.org
Submitting an application requires express acceptance, within the online form itself, of the declaration of responsibility set out in the rules.
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