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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Value Add Investment Grants – Capital Investment Stream WA
DESCRIPTION:This program provides agriculture\, food and beverage businesses with funding to help them implement capital investment projects to expand\, diversify or relocate their value adding and processing operations in Western Australia.\n\n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\nMatched funding between $500\,000 and $1 million. \nWho is this for?\nAgriculture\, food and beverage businesses. \n\n\n\nThis stream provides funding for new investment or the bringing forward of planned investment projects in existing businesses that involve value adding post harvest or production. This includes activities that transform WA primary production from its original or raw form (i.e. commodities) into a state which is perceived as more valuable to the end consumer. \nFunded activities can include investments: \n\nin new manufacturing capability or processing facilities\, new technology or plant modernisation which reduces WA’s reliance on imported products\nthat improve sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of the manufacturing or processing activities\nthat enable expansion or diversification of business operations in relation to value adding.\n\nFunding is also available to businesses looking to relocate operations to\, or expand existing operations in WA.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-value-add-investment-grants-capital-investment-stream-wa/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Jay Albany from Dirty Clean Food
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next instalment of our Meet the Entrepreneur Series\, featuring Jay Albany\, CEO of Dirty Clean Food. \nSustainability Focused Entrepreneurship \nJay is CEO of Dirty Clean Food\, a market leading platform for delicious and ethical food based in Perth.  Dirty Clean Food provides a commercial outlet that advances regenerative agriculture in Western Australia\, influencing over 25\,000 hectares and 30+ family farmers and ethical small food businesses. Dirty Clean Food is a Commonland 4 Returns business\, focused on generating social\, natural\, financial and inspirational returns through landscape restoration. \nJay founded Dirty Clean Food within Wide Open Agriculture in 2019\, growing this business from zero to $10 million+ in annualised in turnover in three years\, and is currently raising funds for expansion. He also served as CEO of Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) from December 2022 through March 2023\, where he led commercialisation of the Company’s innovative lupin protein business. \nHe has spent his career building better commercial networks to access quality food from local producers in America and Australia.  Prior to starting Dirty Clean food in 2019\, Jay held leadership roles in digital businesses in the food and finance industries in New York\, most recently running corporate strategy at MaxDelivery and founding MyFreshGrocer\, a New York-based online grocery specialising in eco-friendly delivery of local\, gourmet and grocery products. \nThe evening will also feature an announcement of an upcoming opportunity for sustainability focused entrepreneurs\, startups and businesses to be part of the free CONNECT Sustainable Industries 2024 program! \nTime\n5pm – 6.30pm\nIncluding drinks and nibbles \nCost\nFree for The SET members\n$20 for non-members \nThe Meet the Entrepreneur Series is supported by the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund – X-Tend WA Program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/meet-the-entrepreneur-series-jay-albany-from-dirty-clean-food/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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SUMMARY:Innovation Summit: Food Hubs and Vertical Farming
DESCRIPTION:Exploring sustainable agriculture’s future at the Food Hubs & Vertical Farming Innovation Summit\, focusing on tech and efficiency. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Food Hubs and Vertical Farming Innovation Summit\, organized by Innovate Australia\, aims to spotlight sustainable agriculture advancements through the exploration of food hubs and vertical farming. This gathering invites agricultural innovators\, industry experts\, and entrepreneurs to engage in discussions on urban agriculture\, resource optimization\, and sustainable food production techniques. The summit focuses on practical applications\, showcasing technological breakthroughs and fostering collaboration within the sector. As an initiative by Innovate Australia\, it seeks to promote innovative practices for more effective food production and distribution\, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability and enhancing community well-being. This event represents a significant opportunity for professionals to learn\, network\, and discover solutions that will shape the future of agriculture.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-summit-food-hubs-and-vertical-farming/
LOCATION:The Rise\, 28 Eight Avenue\, Maylands\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate Australia":MAILTO:steve.carroll@innovateaustralia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240516T090000
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SUMMARY:Dairy Innovation Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:WA’s biggest annual gathering of dairy farmers and industry stakeholders\, showcasing dairy and agricultural production ideas and innovations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince its inception in 2000\, Dairy Innovation Day has showcased a range of dairy and agricultural innovations and ideas\, including those of different farmer hosts\, to thousands of delegates. \nT his year’s Innovation Day is stepping sideways\, rather than completely off-farm. Hosted at the beautiful venue of Melville Park\, David and Barbara have kindly opened their gates to the slice of history they consider themselves simply caretakers for. \nThe Dairy Innovation Day program for 2024 will focus on the theme of “Resilient Dairy Businesses”\, with topics to reflect the changing world we’re currently farming in. \nA Gala Dinner with guest speaker always follows this big day and remains our yearly celebration of such a fantastic industry. This year\, we’re pleased to invite our friends to the Bunbury Golf Club for a fantastic evening\, kicking off with pre-dinner drinks at 6:30pm. \nFor farmers\, Dairy Innovation Day 2024 is a chance to catch up with old friends\, make new industry connections and take home tools that can optimise business productivity and profitability. \nSecure your seat now and support #WAdairy!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dairy-innovation-day-2024/
LOCATION:Melville Park\, 10370 South Western Highway\, Brunswick\, WA\, 6224\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240530T080000
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SUMMARY:Turning the Dial 2024
DESCRIPTION:Turning the Dial 2024\, happening on 30 May 2024\, is an event focused on food waste reduction\, sustainable packaging innovation\, and the circular economy for food and beverage manufacturers. The goal of the event is to help businesses navigate the path to sustainability and provide networking opportunities across the supply chain. The event will feature plenary sessions\, panel discussions\, and breakout workshops presented by industry leaders in environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) practices\, food waste\, and sustainable packaging. \nParticipants will have access to the event agenda\, announcements\, and networking features through the Whova app. View the event website for the current agenda and speaker profiles. If you have any questions please email the team at aftevent@dpird.wa.gov.au
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/turning-the-dial-2024/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240531T080000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: On Farm Connectivity Program
DESCRIPTION:On Farm Connectivity Program \nFor Eligible Equipment suppliers\, a rebate is available of up to $30\,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of eligible digital farming technology to eligible Primary Producers that helps improve their connectivity and productivity. \nDeadline 31 May
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-on-farm-connectivity-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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