📝 How to Enter, Entry Fee & Submission

Step 1: Submit Your Entry
Complete the competition application form via www.corksummershow.com/enter-classes on or before 20th February 2026.
When completing the form:

• Register under the team lead’s name (all other student names must be included in the Research Report).
• Provide the school’s bank details for any payments or refunds.

QR Code to Enter:  

Entry Fees:  Individual or Team Entry: €20 (Max up to 3 students from the same school)

Step 2: Submit Your Research Report
Email your Research Report (maximum 3,000 words, up to 5MB) and a 2-minute video (in MP4 format, up to 2GB) explaining your project to info@corksummershow.com. (Use WeTransfer.com to send your report and video files. In ‘Title’ please use the subject line: “TY Research Project”.)

All submissions must be received by COB on 20^th February 2026.

🌟 Competition Process & Terms 🏆

Initial Judging: All entries will be carefully reviewed, and the top five finalists will be notified by 27th March 2026.

Final Presentations: Finalists will present their projects at the Science & Innovation Stand during the Cork Summer Show 2026. Each finalist will have a 10-minute slot to present and answer questions from the judging panel.

Display Materials: Bring your project to life! Finalists may present their research through a poster (maximum A0 size) and/or a creative display. A table and poster board will be provided.

Eligibility: Open to Transition Year students in Munster (2025/2026).  Projects must be original; AI-generated content is not allowed.  Each project must include a research component that demonstrates you’re thinking and investigation.

Judging Criteria: Projects will be assessed on creativity, feasibility, research quality, and potential impact.

Winner Announcement: Winners will be revealed during the Cork Summer Show weekend 2026, with prizes awarded to the winning school and team/individual, as well as various prizes for other outstanding finalists.

🔬 Research

Choose a challenge or problem in agriculture and carry out research.

Possible topics include but not confined to:

• Sustainable farming practices 🌿
• New agricultural technologies ⚙️
• Food and nutrition 🍎
• Innovative solutions to common farming challenges 🚜

💡 Your proposed solution should be detailed in your Research Report, which should include:

1. Details – all student names, School Name, Lead teacher Name. 
2. Introduction – Describe your challenge or problem
3. Research Summary – Outline the research you carried out
4. Proposed Solution – Explain your innovative idea and how it could work in real life
5. Expected Impact – Describe the potential benefits and impact on agriculture

🏆 Prizes

• Winning School: €750 plus Winning Team/Individual: €250. 
• Plus, a range of great prizes for other finalists!