SIAL Innovation 2026

Competition · Paris, France

Closed next cycle Entries for SIAL Innovation 2026 closed on 28 August 2026, with samples due 4 September and winners announced on 17 October 2026 during SIAL Paris (17-21 October 2026, Paris Nord Villepinte). SIAL Paris is biennial, so the next call is not expected before 2028.

Gold, Silver and Bronze awards plus a Start-up Award; Innovation Area visibility Cheque

None Equity

Paris, France Where

Entries for the 2026 award closed on 28 August 2026 and samples were due on 4 September. Because SIAL Paris is biennial, the next call is not expected before 2028, which makes this one to note rather than one to act on.

Samples are required as well as an entry form, so what is judged is the physical product. Awards are made at Gold, Silver and Bronze level, with a separate Start-up Award for younger companies.

Winning entries are displayed in the show's Innovation Area. Winners are announced on 17 October 2026 during SIAL Paris, which runs from 17 to 21 October 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte. There is no cash and no equity involved.

What it actually costs you

ChequeGold, Silver and Bronze awards plus a Start-up Award; Innovation Area visibility

Equity takenNone

SIAL Innovation is the food-innovation award attached to the SIAL Paris trade show, judging exhibited products across Gold, Silver and Bronze tiers with a separate Start-up Award for younger companies. Selected entries are displayed in the show’s Innovation Area, which is the main benefit alongside the award itself. No equity is taken. The award runs in Paris on the show’s biennial rhythm.