Irrigation Association announces 2025 Startup of the Year Award winner at Irrigation Show

The Irrigation Association proudly announced the winner of its inaugural Startup of the Year Award during the General Session at the 2025 Irrigation Show and Education Week. This award recognizes the most innovative irrigation startup company featured in the Startup Showcase, a dedicated exhibit space highlighting emerging businesses shaping the future of irrigation technology.

The Startup of the Year Award celebrates companies that demonstrate exceptional creativity, forward-thinking solutions and a commitment to advancing water efficiency and sustainability. Participating startups were evaluated by a panel of IA member judges based on their application materials and in-person booth review during the show.

IRRISketch earned the distinction of Startup of the Year for its groundbreaking approach to developing innovative irrigation planning solutions that simplify the design process and improve water efficiency. The IRRISketch platform enables professionals to create precise, tailored irrigation plans quickly and easily, helping deliver optimal results for landscapes of any size. This innovation exemplifies the ingenuity and vision driving the irrigation industry toward smarter technology and sustainable water management.

“This year’s Startup Showcase highlighted how emerging companies are tackling real world challenges in irrigation,” said IA CEO Natasha Rankin. “Congratulations to our 2025 Start Up of the Year: IRRISketch. They help raise the bar on turning smart ideas into practical solutions for landscape irrigation professionals and drive growth of the irrigation industry.”

The Startup Showcase offers new irrigation companies a prominent presence at the Irrigation Show, underscoring the IA’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging companies that will shape the future of irrigation.

For more details about the Startup Showcase and the Startup of the Year Award, visit irrigationshow.org.