Agriculture and food systems are undergoing rapid transformation. Breakthrough technologies, new business models, and innovative thinking are critical to building a more productive, sustainable, and resilient future.
With over 260,000 attendees and 613 million media impressions at the Fair, your idea won’t just be seen—it will be seen by the right audience.
What You’ll Gain
This isn’t just a pitch competition; it’s a launchpad.
Selected finalists will:
Present live at the RBC Growth Hub Stage at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Receive personalized feedback from industry leaders and academics
Build valuable connections across the agri-food innovation ecosystem
Gain exposure to a national audience of consumers, businesses, and decision-makers
Whether you’re refining a startup, advancing research, or scaling a new solution, this is your chance to pressure-test your idea with experts who can help take it further.
How to Enter
Submitting is simple:
Prepare either:
A short video (max 4 minutes), or
A presentation deck (PowerPoint, Google Slides, or similar)
Clearly outline:
🗓 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Judging Criteria
To ensure a fair and rigorous evaluation, submissions will be judged on:
Innovation (40%) – Is the idea new, creative, and forward-thinking?
Impact (30%) – What is the potential to transform agri-food systems?
Feasibility (20%) – Can this idea be realistically implemented or scaled?
Presentation (10%) – How clearly and compellingly is the idea communicated?
