Selected companies Edition 2026

Meet the 10 companies taking the spotlight at the Euroseeds2026 InnovAction Stage

Euroseeds is proud to unveil the 10 selected companies presenting as finalists of the Euroseeds2026 InnovAction Stage, taking place during the Euroseeds2026 Congress in Valencia, Spain.

Under this year’s theme, “From Kernel to Code: Innovations in seed treatment, packaging, labelling & traceability,” the InnovAction Stage will showcase forward-looking solutions that support a more efficient, sustainable and competitive seed sector. This year’s finalists bring innovations focused particularly on seed treatment, seed enhancement, biological solutions, crop establishment and resilience.

Chosen by an independent jury, these companies represent the diversity and dynamism of agricultural innovation today, from biological seed treatments and microbial technologies to cold plasma, biochar-based coatings, precision biostimulants and solutions that help crops better cope with drought, salinity and other stresses.

Meet the 2026 finalists:

Agrobiomics

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Developing precision, single-molecule biostimulants, including Pterica®, to help crops cope with abiotic stress and improve early establishment through predictable, low-dose biological activity.
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BioConsortia

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Developer of Always N™, a microbial seed treatment that uses naturally occurring nitrogen-fixing bacteria to support crop productivity and nutrient efficiency.
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Ensemo

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Developing SeedJection™, a patented platform that injects beneficial microorganisms directly into seeds, beginning with rhizobia injection in soybean seed and

with further applications under development.

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Insignes Labs

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Advancing PURE TECHNOLOGY®, a mineral biostimulant platform designed to stimulate crop development, activate plant defence responses and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs.
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Lantmännen BioAgri

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Offering ThermoSeed, a chemical-free seed treatment process using controlled steam to eliminate seed-borne pathogens while preserving seed germination and vigour.

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Pewas

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Developing Aquaholder, a superabsorbent-based seed coating technology that helps retain moisture around the seed and supports germination under limited or irregular water availability.

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SaliCrop

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Offering a non-GMO, seed-stage priming technology that prepares crops to better withstand abiotic stresses such as salinity, heat and drought while integrating into existing agricultural workflows and sustainable farming standards.
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SeedForward

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Advancing GRASSGUARD®, a tailored seed coating for grass and pasture crops that supports germination, early vigour, root development and resilience under challenging conditions.

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Seedrise

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Developing a patented biochar-based seed coating platform designed to improve early growing conditions for young plants while supporting more sustainable agricultural systems.

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Zayndu

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Applying cold plasma technology through its ActivatedAir system to prime seeds, improve germination and support higher crop performance without agrochemicals.

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Programme

Join us in Valencia to watch these game-changers pitch their innovations live and compete for the spotlight in front of seed industry leaders, investors, and technology experts.

Follow our social media activities and stay tuned for more information! For the latest updates, visit the Euroseeds Congress website regularly and follow the competition using the #InnovActionStage hashtag on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram!

Categories

The Euroseeds2026 InnovAction competition will exclusively focus 

  • Coating Technologies
    • Film coating and encrusting
    • Pelleting
    • Functional coatings (e.g., nutrient delivery, protectants, stimulants)
    • Polymer innovations (e.g., biodegradable, low‑dust, microplastic-free)
    • Controlled‑release systems
    • Coating equipment automation & precision dosing
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  • Treatments Including active substances (incl. biologicals)
    • Microbial inoculants (e.g., bacteria, fungi, consortia)
    • Biostimulants (e.g., seaweed extracts, peptides, humics)
    • Biological crop protection (e.g., biocontrol agents)
    • Compatibility of biologicals with chemical treatments
    • Shelf‑life and stability challenges
    • Regulatory frameworks for biological seed treatments

 

  • Polishing & Seed Surface Optimization
    • Mechanical polishing technologies
    • Dust reduction & abrasion control
    • Seed flowability improvements
    • Optical and analytical quality grading

 

  • Coloring & Visual Identification
    • Colorants for regulatory compliance
    • Coding for product differentiation
    • Natural vs. synthetic pigments
    • Dust‑free colorant technologies
    • Sustainability and microplastic‑free pigments

 

  • Priming Technologies (N.B. just examples, not full list)
    • Hydropriming, osmopriming, matrix priming
    • Hormonal and metabolic priming
    • Rapid‑germination priming for controlled environments
    • Priming for abiotic stress tolerance
    • Priming stability and shelf‑life

 

  • Seed disinfection

 

  • Packaging Materials & Formats
    • Sustainable packaging (e.g., biobased, recyclable, compostable)
    • High‑barrier materials for seed longevity
    • Smart packaging (e.g., humidity/temperature indicators)
    • Bulk vs. small‑lot packaging innovations
    • Packaging automation & robotics

 

  • Seed Storage & Logistics
    • Cold‑chain or climate‑controlled storage
    • Moisture‑proofing and oxygen‑control technologies (e.g., dry or inert atmosphere)
    • Anti‑counterfeit packaging features
    • Reusable or returnable packaging systems

 

  • Traceability Technologies
    • Digital seed passports
    • Coding for product differentiation
    • Blockchain‑based traceability
    • QR/RFID/NFC tagging
    • Lot‑level vs. plant‑level traceability
    • Integration with farm management systems

 

  • Labelling Standards & Compliance
    • ISTA, OECD, EU seed marketing rules
    • Label automation and real time online printing technologies
    • Multilingual and digital labels
    • Sustainability and carbon‑footprint labelling

 

  • Data & Quality Assurance
    • Digital quality certificates
    • Real‑time monitoring of seed condition
    • Linking lab data to traceability systems
    • Data interoperability across the supply chain

Target Groups

  • Start-ups
  • Spin-off
  • Research group
  • Individual entrepreneur;
  • Micro enterprise;
  • SME;
  • Other

Requirements

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

What's in for you? The benefits of the InnovAction Stage

  • For companies selected for the final presentation in Valencia

With more than 1300 attendees from all the leading European and international plant breeding, seed and seed related businesses, the Euroseeds Congress provides the ideal fertile ground to present new services and products, engage in conversations with potential partners and customers, and understand what political, regulatory and economic developments will drive the sector in the coming years. This is a great opportunity to meet your potential customers and partners of tomorrow! Click here to discover the Euroseeds Congress 2024

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.

  • The Euroseeds2026 InnovActor 

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, to be held in the afternoon of Tuesday, 28.10.2026.

In addition, the winner, our Euroseeds2026 InnovActor, will receive a free registration to the Euroseeds2027 Congress, have a special video Interview with SeedWorld Europe, with coverage in magazine and on-line, and will be authorised to use the title of “Euroseeds2026 InnovActor” for communication and marketing purposes.

  • 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 we will keep you in mind for eventual possibilities at the Euroseeds2027 Congress.