Entries for the 2025-2026 edition are now open

Innovation Awards Roullier 2025-2026

Sea to Farm : Marine resources as sustainable and virtuous alternatives for agriculture

Applications open until 15 September 2025 at 11:59 PM (UTC +2)

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Call for innovative solutions to shape the agriculture of tomorrow 

The Innovation Awards Roullier were created to reward projects proposing innovative solutions aligned with Groupe Roullier’s activities (soil, plant and animal nutrition, agri-food).

Through the 2025-2026 edition of the Innovation Awards Roullier, focused on the theme of marine resources, the Group is celebrating its origins and promoting marine ecosystems as high-potential areas for research and innovation for sustainable agriculture – from sea to farm.

Award

Exploration

TRL 1 to 4

Have you developed a novel concept that needs further R&D efforts?
Let’s explore the possibilities together!

Reward

Research collaboration contract with Groupe Roullier worth €100,000 to €300,000

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Award

Scale up

TRL 5 to 8

Are you putting forward a solution that already has a proof of concept (POC) and now needs scaling up?
Then the Scale up Award is for you!

Reward

Project acceleration with Groupe Roullier and €50,000 in financial support

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Award

Young Talent

Are you a student with a disruptive idea?
Our experts would be delighted to support your project!

Reward

Mentoring by a Groupe Roullier expert and a €10,000 grant

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Promote your project! Winners will be showcased through our communication channels and media partners.

Enjoy targeted introductions to our business units to explore collaboration or accelerate your project’s development.

The inspiring winners

Discover past winners and their inspiring projects, now helping to shape the agriculture and industry of tomorrow.

  • Dr Laura Zanin, University of Udine (1:47)

    Winner of IAR 2018 with a project on improving nitrogen efficiency in plant nutrition


Call for innovative solutions to serve the agriculture of tomorrow

Innovation Awards Roullier

International competition created to reward projects proposing innovative solutions aligned with Groupe Roullier’s activities (soil, plant and animal nutrition, agri-food).

FAQ

Everything you need to know about the Innovation Awards Roullier (IAR).

Who can apply to the Innovation Awards Roullier?

The competition is open to any participant affiliated with a public entity (non-profit organisation, university, research institute) or private entity (startup, innovative company) with a project aligned with the theme of the current IAR.

How do I apply?

Entries must be submitted via the “Apply” page between 25 June 2025 and 15 September 2025 at 11.59pm (UTC+2). The entry documentation must be in English, complete and in the required format.

Will my project remain confidential after submission?

Yes, all application form will be processed in the utmost confidentiality. Only the organising team and judges will have access to the submitted application form. However, if you are a winner, part of your project will be shared in Groupe Roullier’s communications, with your consent.

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