New: Nominees announced Innovation Award Mexico 2026

Amsterdam, 9 March 2026 – GreenTech is pleased to announce the nominees of the GreenTech Americas Innovation Award 2026. This new initiative is introduced to boost the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of technologies in the industry. “As members of the jury, we were impressed by the level and diversity of innovation among the nominees. The solutions presented address key challenges in protected horticulture - from crop protection and resource use efficiency to digital decision support tools and post harvest quality. These innovations clearly demonstrate how dynamic and visionary the sector is.”

The winner will be announced during the opening ceremony on Tuesday 24 March. The exhibition is scheduled to take place at the Querétaro Congress Center (QCC), Mexico, from Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 March 2026.

Innovation Award

Building on the strong impact of the GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards in Amsterdam, this new prestigious prize is now being introduced. The award offers exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their latest developments to a broad audience. An independent jury assessed all entries based on creativity, scalability, and sustainability. Winning an award provides industry recognition but also a powerful platform for further growth, both nationally and internationally. Further information and guidelines can be found at https://www.greentech.nl/americas/exhibiting/innovation-award. 

Nominees Innovation Award

• Adaviv - Lean Cultivation Co pilot: Uses AI and a smartphone camera to analyze crops without extra hardware. Improves work and productivity, even without an internet connection.
• Bionomic - BioShield: Stable biological solution (without live microorganisms) that controls ‘Fusarium’ and ‘Rhizoctonia’ by inhibiting their growth. Ideal for IPM in horticultural crops.
• OCS - Hydroponic System OCS: DWC-type recirculating system that saves 75% of water and more than 50% of energy. Ideal for lettuce and herbs, with a return on investment in approximately 3 years.
• Sera Intelligence AG - GIP: AI platform that provides clear recommendations based on greenhouse data. Includes a hydroponic system that reduces water and energy use by 75% while maintaining high productivity.
• Verdant Technology - HarvestHold Fresh: Extends the shelf life of mini cucumbers and cocktail cucumbers by up to 14 and 11 days. Reduces waste and integrates easily into existing packaging without additional equipment.

GreenTech is proud that these will be showcased at the show floor. More information about the nominees can be found here. 

Jury

The jury of the GreenTech Americas Innovation Award 2026 consists of:

• Félix Tarrats – CEICKOR
• Jorge del Toro - Finka
• Oscar Woltman, Phoenix Consulting
• Frank Hoogendoorn - Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico

About GreenTech Americas

GreenTech Americas is part of the GreenTech portfolio and focuses on Mexico as well as the rest of the Americas. The goal is to meet the specific needs of growers, breeders and suppliers. GreenTech Americas enables a greater exchange of knowledge, experiences, and success stories of the horticultural industry in this region. The show is organised by RAI Amsterdam and Informa Markets. Please find more information at www.greentech.nl/americas/.

About GreenTech Amsterdam

GreenTech Amsterdam will be held from Tuesday 9 – Thursday 11 June 2026. The exhibition is a global meeting place for all horticultural technology professionals with the focus on the early stages of the horticultural chain and the current issues growers face. GreenTech is supported by AVAG, the industry association for the greenhouse technology sector in the Netherlands. More information via www.greentech.nl/amsterdam or follow Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.

About GreenTech North America

GreenTech North America is part of the GreenTech portfolio with the focus on the region of the USA and Canada. The goal is to meet the specific needs of growers, breeders and suppliers. GreenTech North America enables a greater exchange of knowledge, experiences, and success stories of the horticultural industry in this region. The show is organised by RAI Amsterdam and will take place Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September 2026 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Please find more information at https://www.greentech.nl/north-america.