General Notices

The Green Innovators Competition 2026 is a national secondary school competition designed to inspire students in Forms 3 and above to think creatively about the future of agriculture, nutrition and environmental sustainability. Hosted by the Department of Food Production, in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, this initiative empowers young minds to transform ideas into practical, sustainable solutions in keeping with this year’s theme of Youth Leading Sustainable Solutions for Trinidad and Tobago.

Students will compete in two exciting categories:

·         Agri-Vision Models, showcasing innovative concepts for sustainable agriculture through physical models

·         NutriTool Challenge, where participants design interactive, educational tools that promote healthy and sustainable eating habits.

Join us in nurturing the next generation of agricultural innovators and environmental leaders as they reimagine a more sustainable future for Trinidad and Tobago.

Criteria for Eligibility 

Competition is open to all Trinidadian and Tobagonian secondary school students in Forms 3 and up.

Instructions

·         Each team will consist of 4-5 Secondary School Students, along with a supervising Teacher.

·         Each team can apply to submit for one of the two categories listed.

·         Schools can have many teams and therefore there can be multiple submissions per school.

·         All submissions must be original. Plagiarized or AI-generated content will result in disqualification.

·         Registration Opens – Sunday February 1^t, 2026

·         Registration Deadline – Saturday March 7, 2026

Each Team must register for one of the following Categories:

1.      Agri-Vision Models

Students will create models conceptualize and construct physical models that represent sustainable agricultural practices, innovative food production systems, or eco-friendly technologies aimed at addressing issues related to food security, climate resilience or environmental conservation.

Only physical models will be accepted. These models should visually communicate an original or adapted idea that promotes one of the following areas that fall under the theme:

                            i.            Farming for the future: sustainable food systems

                            ii.            Environmental stewardship

                            iii.           Disaster risk resilience and food production

                            iv.           Neo-tropical animal production and utilization

2.      NutriTool Challenge

To foster a practical understanding of nutrition, local food systems and health promotion through hands-on innovation that supports sustainable dietary behaviours in Trinidad and Tobago. Tools/Aids can be physical models, board games, flipbooks, digital-physical hybrids (e.g. QR codes on posters) or interactive displays

Each team must choose one (1) of the following population groups as their primary audience: •    Primary school-aged children •    Individuals diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes •    Individuals with hypertension •    Secondary school athletes