The agri-food sector can now submit applications for the next edition of the Catalan Agri-Food Technological Innovation Awards, an initiative promoted by the Government of Catalonia that aims to recognize talent, innovation, and sustainability within the agri-food and forestry chain.
These awards recognize companies and entrepreneurs who have developed innovative solutions—whether in product, process, or management—capable of improving the sector’s competitiveness and sustainability.
Four Categories to Boost Innovation
The awards include a total prize fund of €8,000, in addition to four nominations of €4,000 each in the following categories:
Agricultural Company: aimed at initiatives that incorporate innovations in production or management processes, with the potential to become benchmarks for the sector.
Agribusiness: Recognizes improvements in processes, products, management, or business strategies within the agri-food processing industry.
Young Innovative Entrepreneur: For individuals between 18 and 40 years old who stand out for their entrepreneurial spirit and the application of innovative solutions in the agricultural or agri-food sector.
Social Innovation: Focused on companies that promote the employment integration of people with disabilities or at risk of social exclusion within the sector.
Application Deadline
The application period will be open from April 15 to May 15, 2026 (inclusive).
An Opportunity for the Meat Sector
These awards represent a particularly relevant opportunity for companies in the meat sector, where innovation in production processes, sustainability, digitalization, and animal welfare is key to meeting current market challenges.
ANAFRIC encourages its member companies to submit their applications and give visibility to projects that contribute to the transformation and modernization of the sector.
