Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards at National Ploughing Championships

What to Expect

Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena Awards showcase Ireland’s agritech sector with 12 finalists competing in a live pitching competition on the first day. Finalists pitch their innovations to judges and an audience. The Innovation Arena features the Enterprise Ireland Agritech Hub exhibition space where Irish agritech entrepreneurs can exhibit their businesses. This major showcase attracts over 240,000 visitors and provides a global platform for Irish innovation. The theme is “Helping Irish Agri Business Go Global”.

Good to Know

• Dates: 15-17 September 2026 (live pitching on first day)
• Location: Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
• 12 finalist companies selected (three per category)
• Categories: Multiple agritech innovation areas
• Agritech Hub exhibition space available for entrepreneurs
• Event attracts 240,000+ visitors
• Previous closing date for entries: 1 May 2026
• Young Innovator of the Year award category included

Getting There

Located at the National Ploughing Championships site at Screggan, near Tullamore, County Offaly. Public transport options available via Transport for Ireland.