InnovAction Stage – Euroseeds Congress

Detailed information about the Euroseeds 2026 Innovation Stage will be available as of 1 March 2026

Be the » Euroseeds2026 InnovActor » and showcase your cutting-edge technologies

Innovation plays a crucial role in driving progress within and around the European seed sector, driving advancements that are pivotal to addressing evolving challenges in agriculture and ensuring sustainable food production. Under the overarching theme ‘From Kernel to Code: Innovations in seed treatment, packaging, labelling & traceability’, the « Euroseeds2026 InnovAction Stage », will serve as a springboard to showcase the latest seed treatment technologies, sustainable packaging solutions, as well as labelling, traceability and digital innovations that strengthen transparency, efficiency and trust throughout the seed value chain.

Why join the InnovAction Stage?

In three words: Showcase. Connect. Grow.

Participating to the InnovAction Stage will give you the chance to:

Meet and connect with more than 1,300 industry representatives, from the seed and plant breeding sectors, agri-food businesses and the farming community – your potential partners and costumers;
Establish where there’s a viable market need for your innovation and evaluate the scale of its commercial potential;
Gain a deep understanding of the political, regulatory and economic developments which will drive the sector in the coming year;
Collaborate and share knowledge with a seed tech startup community
Get visibility online and at the Euroseeds Congress;
The possibility to be elected ‘Euroseeds2026 InnovActor’.

… and what does the winner get?

A free registration to the Congress;
A special video Interview with SeedWorld Europe, including coverage in the SeedWorld magazine and online,
The title of “Euroseeds2026 InnovActor” for communication and marketing purposes.

…a package that is worth 15.000 €!

About the Euroseeds InnovAction Stage

Start-ups, SMEs, and public-private partnerships can compete for the Euroseeds2026 InnovActor title, showcasing their latest innovations. Selected companies will deliver 10-minute presentations on the InnovAction Stage, followed by a 15-minute interactive Q&A, maximizing visibility within the congress’s exhibition and trade area.

Which are the main steps?

Step 1
Applications are open for submission as of 1 March 2026.

Applications are open until 30 April 2026.

Step 2
Companies will be selected by an independent panel of experts by 15 June 2026.

Selected companies will be informed about the time slots they will use to pitch their innovations and all congress information by 31 July 2026.

Step 3
Selected companies will present their innovations to a wide range of stakeholders between 26 and 27 October and compete for the title of Euroseeds 2026 InnovActor.

All selected companies will feature prominently on the Euroseeds2026 Congress website with their logos and information as of 01.08.2026 and have access to all relevant Congress information and the entire Congress venue and meetings.

Target Groups

Start-ups
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Public-private partnerships

Requirements

Use case/application relevance for European plant breeding agriculture
Proof of concept
Test results available if possible
Prototype available if possible

The Euroseeds2026 InnovActor and the runner-ups

An independent jury will assess all presentations and select the winner of the competition and two runner-ups. These companies will be presented and feature prominently in a special closing event of the competition, ‘The Euroseeds2026 InnovActor Ceremony’.

If your company is not selected

Well, in English they say « out with the old, in with the new »! And after all, we became aware of your innovation through your application and will keep you in mind for eventual possibilities at the Euroseeds2027 Congress.