Innovation Arena & AgTech Hub - National Ploughing Championships 2023

Welcome to the application form for the Innovation Arena 2023 Competition and the AgTech Hub 

Before your submit your application, we'd advise you to note the following important key dates and to read the Terms and Conditions. 

April 1st: Competition Opens 

June 9th: Competition Closes 

June 30th: AgTech Hub Registration Closes - 

Shortlisting and judging will take place across June & July. 

Please read the eligibility to participate below:

Innovation Arena: 

  • Innovations that have been exhibited at the National Ploughing Championships in the past are not eligible to participate in the competition, unless they have a substantial redesign from the original innovation. Applications can be submitted from Enterprise Ireland client companies, LEO Client companies and all other relevant Industry stakeholders. 
  • Innovations entered into the Innovation Arena must be beyond the concept stage and have the ability to be displayed physically at the Innovation Arena  
  • Innovations submitted for consideration should be at a Minimum Viable Product Stage  
  • Entry to the competition is adjudicated by a panel, where each application is evaluated on eligibility and suitability to the competition.  
  • The competition is focused on innovative development in the AgriTech sector 

Agtech Hub: 

The new Agritech hub, will focus on previous applicants to the competition. This area is dedicated to companies who are not entering an innovation for 2023 but have entered the competition in the last 10 years. The ideal applicant will be a previous winner who is scaling their company. Space will not be guaranteed and offered on a first come first served basis.  

Pricing 

If you are invited to showcase your company/product at the Innovation Arena or AgTech Hub please note the exhibiting fees below + 23% VAT

  • Start Up Booth: €600  
  • Start Up Machinery 3x3: 600 
  • Start Up Machinery Large: €700   
  • Established Booth: 700 
  • Established Machinery 3x3: 700 
  • Established Machinery Large - €80 
  • AgTech Hub: €80 

If you have any questions, please email InnovationArena@enterprise-ireland.com