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Growing Further Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce that the third annual Growing Further Awards will be held in Dublin on the 11th of June 2026! Applications are now open to start-ups who want to bring their innovative ideas to life.
The Awards are distributed via the Greenman Group network and focus on the Group’s four key investment areas: Real Estate, Utilities & Energy, Data & Networks, and Agriculture and Resources.
What initially began as an innovation competition has since grown into a comprehensive network of founders, investors, and industry experts, all united by the goal of taking start-ups to the next level. In addition to the awards ceremony, participants gain access to The Network, where they can connect with other founders, share insights, and receive guidance from experienced industry professionals to support their next steps.
Selected founders from the Growing Further Community are also invited to join the “Launchpad” program – a specially designed platform to unlock new business opportunities. The Launchpad offers collaboration in pilot partnerships as well as ongoing mentoring to help start-ups strategically advance their ventures.
The Growing Further Awards are more than just an award ceremony – they represent the building of long-term partnerships and a strong support network for founders, aimed at sustainably developing their businesses. As an initiative of the Greenman Group, Growing Further facilitates access to sister companies within the Group, creating connections to decision-makers, industry partners, and real-world application areas. Start-ups benefit from seamless opportunities to collaborate with established companies and promote their products and services.
Key Dates:
- April 2: Applications close
- April 23: Finalists announced
- May 22: Submission of video pitches by finalists for the jury
- June 10-11: In-person jury interviews
- June 11: Award ceremony in Dublin
Many previous award participants have gone on to achieve significant success – expanding their investor reach, scaling their businesses and forming partnerships with established industry players. Past winners include BillionCarbon, Nerit’e and Terratonics. The Awards offer multiple opportunities for recognition: in addition to an overall winner, individual winners are selected in each category.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Growing Further website at the link below:
