Eligibility For This Category

Your company is registered in NZ and meets at least two of the following criteria:

• Founded in NZ
• Global headquarters are in NZ
• At least 20% of your employees reside in NZ
• The service/solution originated in NZ or was substantially developed in NZ

Entries Open 1 December 

In Entering This Category

• You have developed a technology-based solution for use in the primary sector including but not limited to Aquaculture, Agriculture, Forestry, and Horticulture. The technology you have developed could include (but is not limited to): Precision Agriculture, Biotechnology, Automation and Robotics, IoT (Internet of Things), Data Analytics and AI, Agri-fintech, Sustainable Practices, and Supply Chain Innovations.
• Your Agritech solution is genuinely innovative and you can demonstrate how it’s positioned for future success.
• You can provide evidence of at least one commercial sale (this excludes grants and investment) for the calendar year ending 31 December 2026.
• Upon request, you can supply the judges with evidence to support any claims made in this entry and be able to prove that:
  • The solution was designed in NZ
  • Your company owns or has rights to use the IP