Welcome to the Innovation Arena 2026 Application Form!
The 95th National Ploughing Championships will take place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Sept 15th- 17th 2026.
Key dates:
20th February Competition Opens
1st May Entries close at 5pm
May Judging takes place
Eligibility:
Innovations previously exhibited at the National Ploughing Championships are ineligible unless substantially redesigned. The Innovation Arena will focus on applications from start-up companies under five years old and established companies that are focused on innovation.
The Agtech Hub is dedicated to previous applicants from the past 10 years scaling their companies. Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
If under 18, a guardian must complete and submit the application on your behalf.
- To successfully complete your application, you will need to include:
- Description of Innovation (max 250 words)
- What problem(s) does it address and/or what benefits does it provide?
- Your market strategy
- Stage of development
- Company Logo of your innovation
- Short Company Bio (max 100 words) suitable for Innovation Arena Directory
- Image or link to video of your innovation
Please note you will also be required to obtain insurance, more information available in our Terms and Conditions
If you are invited to showcase your company/product at the 2026 Innovation Arena please note the exhibiting fees below.
Start Up Booth: €700
Start Up Machinery 3x3: €700
Start Up Machinery Large: €800
Established Booth: €800
Established Machinery 3x3: €800
Machinery Large: €900
AgTech Hub: €800
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to fully engage. For enquiries about accessibility email [email protected]
Please click here to review the Terms & Conditions for this event.