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IFA Science Innovation Award

Cultivating Tomorrow 2025

IFA Science Innovation Award

The International Fertilizer Association’s (IFA) Science Innovation Award celebrates groundbreaking advancements in the implementation of science to promote sustainable agriculture and transformative solutions.
The prize category for 2025 is: Novel Fertilizers
What does the award recognize?
  • The IFA Science Innovation Award recognizes individuals or teams who have successfully turned scientific breakthroughs or innovative approaches into practical applications within the realm of novel fertilizers.
  • It highlights solutions that significantly advance fertilizer efficiency, sustainability, and agricultural productivity. This inaugural award celebrates innovations incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as biodegradable coatings, nano-technologies, inhibitors, and smart fertilizers. By acknowledging these achievements, the award fosters progress in sustainable practices, addressing critical challenges in global agriculture and promoting environmentally sound solutions.

Eligibility

The award is open to scientists, researchers, and startup entrepreneurs developing novel fertilizers that align with the outlined scope. Submissions must demonstrate originality, sustainability, scalability, and feasibility. Applicants are encouraged to include supporting evidence such as patents, research, and field trials.

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Congratulations to Satish Iyer and the Sulvaris Inc. team, winners of the 2025 IFA Science & Innovation Award.

Their work on Micronized Sulphur Technology (MST®) enables crops to absorb sulphur more efficiently, helping farmers sustainably improve crop yields and soil health. Chosen from 22 global submissions, the team will present their innovation at IFA Cultivating Tomorrow 2025.