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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: HARVEST Program
DESCRIPTION:HARVEST is designed to accelerate the growth of your innovative startup by giving you expert guidance\, deep industry insights\, critical tools\, and strategic connections. \nHeading into its ninth year\, HARVEST has supported over 90 businesses. The program is valued at over $10\,000 and is FREE for successful applicants. \nApply by 30 April 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-harvest-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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SUMMARY:Agristart - Meet the Founder - FreshChain Systems
DESCRIPTION:AgriSpace is pleased to be hosting this Meet The Founder online session with FreshChain Systems co-founder and director Greg Calvert. Greg will run through an overview of the business and the fundraise followed by Q&A. \nFreshChain Systems are currently doing a seed fundraise round. This is an AgriSpace syndicate investment opportunity currently live on the platform – www.agrispace.com.au – to find out more and subscribe.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/agristart-meet-the-founder-freshchain-systems/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:HARVEST 2026 AgTech Accelerator Info Session: Insights & Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program.  Hear direct from our alumni and ask questions to see if program is right for you and learn about other business support options for agtech startups. \nBackground information on HARVEST here 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/harvest-2026-agtech-accelerator-info-session-insights-opportunities/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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SUMMARY:HARVEST AgTech Accelerator Info Session: Insights & Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program.  Hear direct from our alumni and ask questions to see if program is right for you and learn about other business support options for agtech startups. \nBackground information on HARVEST here 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/harvest-agtech-accelerator-info-session-insights-opportunities/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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SUMMARY:HARVEST Agtech Innovation Showcase & Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Discover the latest cutting-edge businesses revolutionizing the Agtech industry at this exciting expo-style networking event. Start-ups and SMEs will showcase their innovations and pitch for investment opportunities. \nThese innovative businesses have all participated in our renowned HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program\, a hub for the best Agtech talent in Western Australia. \nDon’t miss out on an evening filled with inspiring ideas\, insightful pitches\, and endless possibilities. Canapes and drinks will be provided to fuel your networking adventures! \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 5pm to 7pm \nWhere: Members Lounge\, Royal Agricultural Society of WA\, Claremont Showgrounds \nREGISTER \nSupported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation\, Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD)\, CSBP\, AgriFutures Australia\, Wrays\, Esperance Zone Innovation Group\, and the Royal Agricultural Society of WA\, this event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for networking and collaboration!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/harvest-agtech-innovation-showcase-pitch-night-3/
LOCATION:Members Lounge\, Royal Agricultural Society of WA\, Claremont Showgrounds\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T123000
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SUMMARY:Agriculture Traceability Panel Discussion & AgTech Innovation Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to announce that\, as an extension to the evokeAG 2024 program\, we will be hosting an Agriculture Traceability Panel Discussion & AgTech Innovation Demonstrations event at the prestigious Sandalford Winery in the Swan Valley.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/agriculture-traceability-panel-discussion-agtech-innovation-demonstrations/
LOCATION:Sandalford Wine Estate\, 3210 Swan Road\, Caversham\, WA\, 6055\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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SUMMARY:Strategic Investor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the South West Investor Tour\, a sideline program activity for  Agrifutures EvokeAG 2024 conference. \nStrategic Investment Workshop: \nExperienced investors to share their strategies and investment mandates\, tips for the founders.  Explore opportunities for syndicates\, attracting more investment to agtech sector \nCoffee and Morning tea provided \nSpecial guest speaker: Matthew Macfarlane \nMatt is the non-executive Chair of icetana (ASX:ICE) an AI-first video analytics company serving the global security industry\, having previously served as CEO when the company went public on the ASX.  Matt joined the Board of AgriFutures in October 2023 as an independent non-executive director and has been a non-executive director of the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) since its founding in 2012; he is also the Chair of PetRescue\, a not-for-profit charity helping rescue pets find new homes through innovative technology solutions.   \nPrior to moving to non-executive roles Matt spent 11 years in Europe working in mergers and acquisitions; co-founded a $40m venture capital fund in Perth; and contributed to early stage startups as an angel investor and mentor. VC/angel investments include exits from: Agworld\, Dimerix\, BusyBot and Kanopy Streaming.  Current investments include: Appbot\, icetana\, uDrew\, Functionally\, Nyfty.ai\, Bamboo\, and the Vocus/Amcom Upstart accelerator companies. Matt has deployed over $1m of his own cash into startups and scaleups as an angel investor. \nHe is a passionate advocate for the knowledge economy and commercialisation of great ideas through amazing people.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/strategic-investor-workshop/
LOCATION:Shelter Brewery\, 11 Foreshore Parade\, Busselton\, WA\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240218T080000
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SUMMARY:evokeAg South West Investor Tour
DESCRIPTION:As part of the evokeAg conference being held in Perth\, a tour to the southwest of WA will provide a unique opportunity to showcase talent to interstate and international investors. This tour will connect Agtech start-ups to investors\, in an immersive tour of the beautiful Margaret River wine region. \nTour Highlights \n\nDepart Perth 9am Sunday 18th February\nTours of innovative and sustainable agtech businesses\nOpportunity for sightseeing and enjoying the southwest region\nA networking dinner with South West Angels at the end of the spectacular Busselton Jetty\nA Strategic Investment workshop\nReturn to Perth by 4.30pm Monday 19th February\n\n\nBusiness Tours \nAquafarms (Capel): Aquafarms Australia is a privately owned company founded by Jordan Parker and Scott Bell in 2019. The company farms various types of fish specialising in Marron\, a freshwater crayfish endemic to Southwest Australia. Marron are the largest freshwater crayfish commercially farmed across the world\, growing as large as some lobsters. Marron has a subtle texture that makes them a favourite for chefs to incorporate into various types of cuisines. Aquafarms has one of the largest Marron farms in Australia located in Capel and works with over 90 farmers across Western Australia to supply Marron to food businesses domestically and internationally. Aquafarms takes pride in sustainable farming practices farming in some of the most pristine waters in Australia. \nRocky Ridge Brewing Co (Jindong):  Rocky Ridge’s aim is simple\, to make good beer\, using the best local produce\, farmed in the best way\, with the least environmental impact. Rocky Ridge are Australia’s first Certified Sustainable Brewery and committed to Net Zero emissions from brewing process by 2025. Their brewing facility is 100% off grid\, and features a CO2 recapture plant\, solar and new battery system\, hybrid vehicles\, responsible packaging\, a biodigester\, waste water recycling\, and first-to-market carbon neutral 100% traceable malt.  \nFremantle Seaweed: Harnessing the pristine waters of Western Australia\, Fremantle Seaweed is cultivating local seaweed varieties for a trial farm south of Gage Roads. The goal is to produce high quality seaweed for food\, fertilizer\, animal feed and cosmetics whilst simultaneously protecting the environment through carbon sequestration\, balancing ocean acidity and providing a habitat for all types of marine life. \nCost  \nThe tour cost of $750 per person includes all group activities\, accommodation\, transport and meals.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/evokeag-south-west-investor-tour/
LOCATION:Margaret River Region\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230817T170000
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SUMMARY:HARVEST Agtech Innovation Showcase & Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Discover the latest cutting-edge businesses revolutionizing the Agtech industry at this exciting expo-style networking event. Start-ups and SMEs will showcase their innovations and pitch for investment opportunities. \n\n These innovative businesses have all participated in our renowned HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program\,  a hub for the best Agtech talent in Western Australia.  \nDon’t miss out on an evening filled with inspiring ideas\, insightful pitches\, and endless possibilities. Canapes and drinks will be provided to fuel your networking adventures! \n\nThursday\, August 17\, 2023\n5pm to 7pm\nMembers Lounge\, Royal Agricultural Society of WA\, Claremont Showgrounds\n\nREGISTER: https://events.humanitix.com/harvest-agtech-innovation-showcase-and-pitch-night \n\nSupported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation\, Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD)\, CSBP\,  AgriFutures Australia\, Wrays | Intellectual Property\, Wheatbelt Development Commission\, and the Royal Agricultural Society of WA\, this event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for networking and collaboration! \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/harvest-agtech-innovation-showcase-pitch-night/
LOCATION:Members Lounge\, Royal Agricultural Society of WA\, Claremont Showgrounds\, Claremont\, Western Australia\, 6010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Agristart Harvest Program
DESCRIPTION:The opportunity is available to startups\, SMEs\, farmers or researchers working on innovative initiatives relevant to the agricultural sector. Applications are welcome from businesses in an early-stage startup phase\, to small to medium enterprises. \n  \nAre you an agtech startup?  \nA farmer who has developed new technology? \nA researcher looking to commercialise your innovation? \nOr a business looking to apply their technology in the agricultural sector? \n  \nThe program\, valued at over $10\,000\, is free to successful applicants. Participants will benefit from a two-day business boot camp. They will have access to masterclasses and webinars led by expert facilitators. The program also offers two field trips along with showcases and pitch events. \nAll participants in the program are given the opportunity for selection in a Singapore exchange program. \nHARVEST is designed to help participants accelerate the commercialisation of their innovation. They benefit from connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and growing their industry networks. \nOver the six years that HARVEST has run\, it has supported over 70 businesses.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agristart-harvest-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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SUMMARY:HARVEST Agtech Accelerator: Agtech Innovation Showcase x WA Agtech Meetups
DESCRIPTION:This Agtech Innovation Showcase x WA Agtech Meetups event will be held on Wednesday 20th July from 5-7pm at BASE @ FLUX\, Perth. \nThe Showcase is an expo style networking event featuring the latest businesses looking to innovate in the Agtech industry. \nThese start-ups and SME’s will have their innovations on display and pitch for investment opportunities. \nThe businesses have all been participants in our HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program. For more details see https://www.agristart.com.au/h…   HARVEST is WA’s leading business development program for businesses looking to innovate in the Agtech industry. \nThis event is in collaboration with the WA Agtech Meetups\, a project led by Beanstalk AgTech and supported by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Agrifutures. \nDrinks and canapes will be provided. \nWe would be so grateful if you could please RSVP as soon as possible as the in-person event is strictly limited to 100 guests for spacing requirements. \nEvent details:\nDate: Wednesday 20th July\nLocation:  BASE @ FLUX\, 191\, St Georges Terraces\, Perth\, or virtually.\nTime: 5pm – 7pm
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/harvest-agtech-accelerator-agtech-innovation-showcase-x-wa-agtech-meetups/
LOCATION:Flux\, 191 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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