UK retailer Tesco has launched applications for its 2026 Agri-tech Challenge.
The initiative, run in partnership with Leading Edge Only, aims to accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technologies across the food supply chain.
The competition has been refreshed for 2026 with a new two-pathway structure designed to support agri-tech businesses at different stages of development.
Under the revised format, earlier-stage technologies classified at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–6 will receive mentoring and development support from Tesco suppliers, while more commercially advanced solutions at TRL 7 and above will have the opportunity to trial their technologies directly within Tesco’s supply chain.
The retailer is seeking innovations capable of tackling some of agriculture’s biggest long-term challenges, including animal health and welfare, emissions reduction, soil health, biodiversity, automation, crop loss prevention and food waste reduction.
Applications for the 2026 Tesco Agri-tech Challenge are open until 3 July.
For further information, visit Tesco launches 2026 Agri-tech Challenge to help future-proof British farming.
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