Press release -
Applications Now Open for the 2026 Growing Further Awards
- A cash prize to fuel the next phase of development
- Access to the Growing Further network of founders, operators, investors and industry specialists
- Pilot and partnership opportunities with the Greenman Group and aligned partners
- Visibility and credibility through the Spotlight stage and its focused, relevant audience
- Commercial pathways, including introductions to potential customers and test environments
- Real Estate & Supply Chain
Proptech, construction innovation, building technology, retail supply chain logistics, operations tools and future-of-work solutions for the built environment. - Utilities & Energy
Renewable energy generation, storage and distribution; grid optimisation; circular economy solutions; water technology; and tools that support more efficient resource flows. - Data & Networks
Advanced software, AI and machine learning, IoT, connectivity, cybersecurity, data tools, and digital infrastructure that enable smarter, more resilient systems. - Agriculture & Resources
Agtech, sustainable farming, food security, carbon capture and utilisation, waste reduction, and resource-management technologies.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted through growingfurther.io/apply-now
Founders will be asked to provide a short overview of their company, the problem they are solving, the solution they are building and why they are a strong fit for the Awards. All submissions must be completed by 2 April 2026.
- 24 November 2025: Applications open.
- 2 April 2026: Applications close. Final deadline for submissions.
- 23 April 2026: Finalists announced.
- 11 June 2026: Awards ceremony.
2024 Overall Winner - SporeBio on a mission to make the petri dish obsolete with their new, ultra-fast, AI based microbiology testing technology
2025 Overall Winner - BillionCarbon transforms food waste into high-value products such as liquid bio-fertiliser and animal feed, helping close the loop on resource use.
Greenpage
A platform that helps brands and consumers measure and reduce their environmental footprint through clear, data-driven insights.
A low-carbon foundation technology that reduces the environmental impact of retail and commercial construction.
A reusable circular packaging system designed to cut single-use plastics in retail and improve sustainability at scale.
An IoT and AI-powered monitoring tool that helps the fresh-food industry track and preserve product quality in real time.
Topics
Growing Further is an initiative created by the Greenman Group to advance sustainable innovation across the grocery retail supply chain and the essential systems that support it.
We back entrepreneurs and businesses building solutions that address global challenges in food, infrastructure, and the environment—combining funding, pilot opportunities, and a Europe-wide network to turn high-potential ideas into real-world impact.
From hosting the annual Growing Further Awards to launching pilot projects and connecting innovators with industry leaders, we’re creating a platform where ideas grow into systems-level change.
Our goal: support the bold, connect the ambitious, and help build a more sustainable, resilient future.
