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Digital
Agriculture

#Week 2026 edition

September 7–10 , San José, Costa Rica

The leading regional event driving the digital transformation of Agri-food Systems in the Americas.

What is it?

Digital Agriculture Week (DAW) is the leading regional forum for dialogue to promote the digital transformation of the agri-food sector in the Americas. Since its launch in 2022, it has established itself as a unique platform that brings together key stakeholders in the ecosystem, facilitating knowledge sharing, the presentation of best practices, and collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Who participates?

Digital Ag Week is the only regional forum that brings together both public and private stakeholders around the agri-digitalization agenda.

Agtech startups and large companies
Ministries and national research institutes (INIAs)
Investment funds and accelerators
Producer organizations
International technical and financial organizations
Academic institutions and universities

The Digital
Agriculture Week

It is an initiative led by IICA as part of its broader efforts to promote a dynamic and responsible digital transformation of agriculture across the Americas.

Through a range of actions, the Institute supports the development and strategic use of digital solutions and AI across agri-food value chains to enhance productivity, sustainability, and rural development—while preventing digital gaps and technological exclusion.

From pilot meeting to regional benchmark

Since its first edition in 2022, Digital Agriculture Week (DAW) has grown steadily, establishing itself as a leading regional platform. It brings together over 100 in-person participants and thousands of virtual attendees. The event convenes leaders from the digital innovation ecosystem to foster networking, exchange experiences through panels and working sessions, and showcase solutions through agtech pitches and high-level presentations.

A true regional hub for connection and visibility!

160+

In-person

participants

Countries

represented

40+

Agtechs

participants

Research Institutes (INIAs)

Universities

(from the Americas and Europe)

10+

Investment

funds

Call for agtech startups

Each year an open call is launched for agtech startups interested in participating in the event in person.

Agtech startups from across the Americas are invited to apply, particularly those offering innovative technologiesfor the agri-food system and currently in the growth and scaling stages.

For this edition, the call will be open from April 29 to June 15.

Details of the call for applications

Selection

15 agtechs startups will be selected to attend the event in person, with all expenses covered. (Participation will be funded for one representative per startup – who must be a founder or C-level executive).

Jury

The selection process will be carried out by a qualified jury composed of experts from different sectors.

Presentations

During the event, agtechs will present their solutions and have the opportunity to network with a wide variety of public and private stakeholders.

5 Key Areas

For this call for proposals, special consideration will be given to digital solutions aligned with five key areas:

Technical assistance and rural extension
Food Safety and Hygiene
International trade
Resilience and Conservation of Natural Resources
Risk management

For these areas, solutions that concretely and demonstrably incorporate the use of AI will be especially valued.

Biotech

In addition, technological solutions in the field of biotechnology will be considered.

Results

The selection results will be announced during the first week of July . All applicants will be notified via the same email address used for submission.

Participation

Very important: Only agtechs startups originating from countries in the Americas will be considered. Agtechs that applied in previous editions are welcome to apply again (except for those previously selected as winners).

Selected startups will be linked to the Agtech Network of the Americas and will travel to Costa Rica with all expenses covered to be part of DAW (September 7–10, 2026), where participants can:

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Agtechs

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and take your startup to the next level!

If you have any questions about how to participate, please write to us at semana.ad@iica.int

Pitch

Present their solution to an international audience from across the Americas and beyond, with a strong interest in digital innovation.

Talks

Take part in talks and direct exchanges with top-level experts and key multinational organizations driving digital transformation.

Networking

Build valuable connections, explore collaboration opportunities with participating organizations, and engage directly with investment funds through speed networking sessions.

To participate, you must complete this form!

All agtechs startups will also be able to participate virtually in the event’s activities through IICA’s YouTube channel.

“It’s excellent how they’re creating an ecosystem. I thought that from the human and interpersonal side, everything was excellent. Yes, there were many talks; it would be better to have a mix with dynamics and other things.”

“I really enjoyed it because of the networking opportunity, with a very relevant agenda and quite useful content to get us into action. I would come back.”

“An excellent space to learn from many experiences in the region and find opportunities for collaboration.”

“The balance between social-technological-financial perspectives seemed fundamental to us for understanding and building the near future of agriculture.”