Innovations Awards 2025 - Great Yorkshire Show

The GYS Innovation Awards continue to champion the cutting-edge developments shaping the future of agriculture.

Each year, we proudly recognise the new and innovative products, projects, and services emerging from across the agricultural, machinery, and farming industries. These awards highlight the passion and creativity driving the sector forward. Open to all, we welcome applications from both trade stands attending the show and businesses beyond it.

Our award categories are designed to reflect the diverse innovation happening across the industry:

Engineering Innovations
Digital Innovations
Management Innovations
UK Agri-tech Start Up Business
*NEW* On-Farm Early Adopter of the Year

PLUS we will put a spotlight on and celebrate the achievements of the most innovative entrepreneurs who can shine a light on reshaping the future of farming with the Champion White Rose Innovation Trophy.

Applications close: Friday 13th June 2025

Finalists will be invited to showcase and talk about their innovations as part of the Innovation Zone activities during the Great Yorkshire Show.

Below is the application form for you to complete to enter the competition

General Information

First Name(Required)

Surname(Required)

Business Name(Required)

Address(Required)

Postcode(Required)

County(Required)

Contact Telephone(Required)

Email(Required)

Website

Award Category Selection(Required)

Engineering Innovations: Innovations based on machinery, robotics and automation solutions.

Digital innovations: Innovations based on IT/computing solutions, such as new farm software systems.

Management innovations: Innovations including project-based innovations and process improvements or improve the efficiency, sustainability, and effectiveness of agricultural management.

On-Farm Early Adopter of the Year: This award recognises forward-thinking farmers and land managers who are among the first to trial, implement, and champion new innovations on their farms.

UK Agri-Tech Start Up Business

Is this your fist time applying for the GYS Innovation Awards?

Yes

Name to be written on any award granted:(Required)

First name, surname, business name

Name

First Last

Business Name

About the Innovation

Title/Name of Your Innovation:(Required)

Manufactured by (if applicable):

Website of product, service or project entered (if applicable):

Brief summary of your innovation (max 150 words):(Required)

Please supply a description of the product, implement, device or service entered

What specific problem or challenge in agriculture does your innovation address? (max 500 words)(Required)

What is unique or innovative abour your product/service/process? (max 500 words)(Required)

What stage is your innovation at?

Idea

Prototype

In Development

Launched

Commercially Available

Who are your intended users or beneficiaries?

How have you tested or validated your innovation so far?

Technical & Practical Details

What technologies or techniques underpin your innovation? (max 500 words)(Required)

Have you worked with any partners, researchers, or developers? Please detail. (max 500 words)(Required)

Is your innovation protected (e.g., patents, trademarks, copyrights)?

What are the potential scalability and broader applications of your innovation? (max 500 words)(Required)

Impact & Sustainability

What is the expected impact on productivity, efficiency, or sustainability in agriculture? (max 500 words)(Required)

How does your innovation contribute to environmental goals or carbon reduction? (max 500 words)(Required)

What measurable outcomes or results can you share? (max 500 words)(Required)

How does this fit within future trends in agriculture or technology? (max 500 words)(Required)

UK Agri-Tech Start Up Award(Required)

Yes

To be eligible for the 'Agri-Tech Start Up Award', please confirm if you meet the following criteria: Less than five years of operating your business. Less than £500,000 in revenue. Have business/ main operations based in the UK.

Describe your business journey or personal motivation behind this innovation. (max 500 words)(Required)

What challenges have you faced, and how did you overcome them? (max 500 words)(Required)

Where do you see this innovation or your business in the next 3–5 years? (max 500 words)(Required)

Why should your innovation be considered for the White Rose Innovation Trophy? (max 500 words)(Required)

Supporting Material

Upload relevant images, schematics, or promotional material (if available).

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.

Include a short video (optional) explaining or demonstrating your innovation.

Innovation Awards 2025