Innovation Hub
Location: D Street and M Road intersection
Your place to be inspired
Find inspiration and explore the latest innovations from the Primary Sector.
Congratulations to the 2026 Innovation Awards winners
The 2026 Fieldays® Innovation Awards with AWS showcase the agricultural industry's most groundbreaking ideas.
Watch the recording of the livestream Awards evening that took place at Fieldays on Thursday 11 June.
You could view the winners and participants' agri-solutions and groundbreaking ideas in the Fieldays Innovation Hub and on the Innovation Trail at the event.
2026 Fieldays Young Innovator Award Winner
The Young Innovator of the Year was awarded to Wellington-based Enivo for its biodegradable plant pots made from New Zealand forestry and primary industry waste. Enivo stood out for its consistent values across the business, a carefully considered supply and distribution chain, and strong engagement with customers and partners. The judges also highlighted Enivo’s ability to pivot in response to commercial pressures and the scope for Enivo to achieve its environmental impact goals and diversify beyond the initial product.
2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards - Prototype Winner
The Prototype Award, supported by Sprout Agritech and Blender Design, was awarded to Scanabull for its Scanabull WeighApp. The solution uses 3D LiDAR and AI to deliver accurate, real-time cattle liveweights via a simple phone scan. The judges commended the product for being a highly relevant and scalable solution, noting the team’s improvements in accuracy and enhancements to the user interface.
2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards - Early-Stage Winner
The Early-Stage Award, supported by Map of Ag, was won by Hamilton-based elert for its elert EQ device, a wearable technology designed to monitor equine health, was described as a compelling, real-world solution.
2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards - Early-Stage Highly Commended
Elm Lab Skincare received a Highly Commended Award for its A2 Colostrum Baby Lotion, developed using colostrum sourced from a single, traceable family dairy farm in Mosgiel.
2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards - Growth & Scale Winner
The Growth & Scale Award, supported by PwC, was awarded to Trussed Systems for its Truss House Portal Frame. The company has a strong intellectual property position, with patents secured in multiple countries and established commercial partnerships.
2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards - People's Choice Award winner
The People's Choice Award supported by King St was awarded to Matamata's The PostMate, a device to attach to a tractor or digger that makes pulling out fence posts more efficient and in a much safer manner than using two people and a chain under a loader.
“ We expect to see development in all areas, especially agritech, autonomous systems, software, and robotics in manufacturing „
FAQs
Explore the Innovation Hub to see the entrants and finalists in the Fieldays Innovation Awards. On the Fieldays App map, search Innovation Hub, and select 'Directions', or follow signage at the event.
Activate the Innovation Trail layer on the map on the Fieldays App to find Fieldays Innovation Award entrants and finalists displaying their innovations at their site.
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- Plan your visit by browsing exhibitors, products, and event schedules
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Thanking and spotlighting our Fieldays Innovation Sponsors
Partners, Premier Sponsor, and Media Partner
