The 2026 Harvesting Micro Innovation Challenge is now open

Friday 12 Dec 2025

 
Forestry is about to get smarter, faster, and more efficient – and it starts with YOUR ideas! Forest Growers Research ‘Forestry Work in the Modern Age’ Automation & Robotics Programme and Micro Innovation have officially launched the 2026 Harvesting Micro Innovation Challenge, giving frontline workers, contractors, engineers, students, and anyone with a bright idea the chance to revolutionise logging tasks and tools.

This isn’t just about dreaming big – it’s about making it happen. The challenge offers $10,000 NZD to turn your concept into a working prototype and trial it in real operations. Whether you’ve thought, “There’s a better way to do this,” or you’ve already built a prototype, now is your moment to shine. From Saturday 6 December 2025 to 5pm, Saturday 31 January 2026, you have 8 weeks to submit your ideas at on the Micro Innovation website.

Your idea could be anything – a new tool, an upgrade to an old one, a smarter process, a clever use of tech, or something completely out of the box. The only limit is your imagination! Entering is simple: no lengthy proposals required. Just tell us the problem you’re solving, describe your idea in a few words, and upload any sketches or supporting info. Submit as many ideas as you like!

You know the work best – and we’re here to help you make forestry better, together. Scan the QR Code and enter today.



Source & image credit: Micro Innovation


Share |


Copyright 2004-2026 © Innovatek Ltd. All rights reserved.