The 2025 Seed World Global Innovation Showdown celebrates breakthrough innovations in the seed industry across the globe. This competition offers an opportunity for innovators to share their cutting-edge solutions, gain recognition, and propel their innovations into the spotlight. Seed World’s online and print platforms will highlight the top innovations, providing visibility, credibility, and networking opportunities across the seed value chain.

Application Deadline: October 31 ($500 USD)
Price increases October 16.

Why Apply?

Entering the Global Innovation Showdown gives your team access to unique opportunities to elevate your brand and innovation in the seed industry:

Brand Recognition

Showcase your innovation across the global seed value chain through Seed World’s platforms.

Unbiased Visitibility

Gain exposure through Seed World U.S., Seed World Europe, Seed World Canada, Seed World LATAM, and Seed World International editions, both online and in print.

Credibility & Discovery

Increase your visibility with potential partners and investors.

Competitive Advantage

Recognition from Seed World can boost sales, marketing, and even support fundraising or M&A efforts.

Industry Evalutation

Get your innovation reviewed by Seed World’s global editorial team and board members.

Talent Attraction

Recognition as an innovation leader positions your company as a desirable workplace for top talent.

Application Deadline: October 31 ($500 USD)
Price increases October 16.

1st Place

Seed World Visits Package

Valued at $25,000 USD On-site video production to tell the story of your innovation.

Feature Article across Seed World platforms

Canada, U.S., Europe, LATAM

Top Innovators’ Panel

Participate in a Seed Speaks webinar.

Cover Feature on Seed World International

May 2025, valued at $15,000 USD – Distributed at the International Seed Federation’s World Seed Congress.

Digital Badge

2025 Seed World Global Innovation Showdown badge for use on your digital platforms.

2nd Place

  • Virtual Seed World Visits Video: Feature your innovation remotely.
  • Top Innovators’ Panel participation.
  • Feature Article across Seed World platforms.
  • Digital Badge for use on digital platforms.

3rd Place

  • Virtual Seed World Visits Video: Feature your innovation remotely.
  • Top Innovators’ Panel participation.
  • Feature Article across Seed World platforms.
  • Digital Badge for use on digital platforms.

4th – 10th Place

  • Feature Article on Seedworld.com.
  • Print Features in Seed World Canada, Seed World Europe, Seed World LATAM, and Seed World U.S. editions.
  • Digital Badge for use on digital platforms.

Top Winner per Region

  • Regional Cover Feature and article in respective Seed World regional editions.
  • Digital Badge for use on digital platforms.

Application Deadline: October 31 ($500 USD)
Price increases October 16.

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Price increases to $750 USD on October 16, 2024.

Need more information? Contact Aimee Nielson: anielson@seedworldgroup.com