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Tag: Agriculture / Agtech

EZI’s “Growing the Esperance Innovation Ecosystem” Pre-Accelerator Course

EZI’s Pre-Accelerator Course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to turn their concepts into real businesses. Whether your idea is in technology, services, products, or beyond, this program will provide the foundation you need to succeed.

What You’ll Learn:

  •  Intellectual Property Protection – Understand how to safeguard your idea with patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
  •  Funding Options – Discover grants, investors, and alternative ways to finance your Innovation.
  •  Business Development – Learn the fundamentals of validating your idea, creating a business model, and setting up for growth.

Who Should Apply?

  • Innovators, problem-solvers, and creatives with an idea they want to develop
  • Individuals looking to commercialize research, skills, or industry insights
  • Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking expert guidance and business connections

Gain the knowledge, tools, and network to move from idea to action. Register now and take the first step toward launching your ideas a reality!

Register here 

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – Agrifood, WA

This program will assist you in: Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept Gaining industry insights from experts, researchers and your mentor Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network

earlyHARVEST Agtech Pre-Accelerator Workshop

The HARVEST Agtech Pre-Accelerator Workshop will be led by Natasha Teakle, Managing Director of AgriStart and will focus on key aspects of the Agtech sector, including understanding industry challenges, identifying target customers, refining value propositions, and validating ideas. 

Date: Wednesday 9th April

Time: 8.30am – 12pm

Location: Wrays, Level 7, 863 Hay Street, Perth

Facilitator: Tash Teakle, Managing Director AgriStart

Morning Tea & Lunch provided

 

Topics Covered:

  • Agtech sector challenges and opportunities
  • Target customers and ag industry stakeholders
  • Value propositions for agriculture
  • Validating with customers/users/beneficiaries
  • Support to commercialise agtech
  • Intellectual property

 

This is an invaluable session suitable for researchers looking to commercialise their innovations, businesses looking to apply their technology in the agricultural sector, and farmers who have developed new technology.

And will highlight the benefits of the HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program which is currently open for applications. 

DEADLINE: Agristart HARVEST Program

HARVEST is designed to accelerate the growth of your innovative startup by giving you expert guidance, deep industry insights, critical tools, and strategic connections.

The program is for:

  • Agtech startups
  • Farmers who have developed new technology
  • Researchers looking to commercialise their innovation
  • Businesses looking to apply their technology in the agricultural sect

LEARN MORE HERE

WA AgTech Meetup: Commercialising Research

Facilitated by: Jolien Paalman, Principal of Beanstalk AgTech
This event offers a chance to connect with industry leaders and potential collaborators while exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation.

For those unable to join us in-person, tune in online to make sure you don’t miss all the action (livestream details will be shared after registration).

Agenda (AWST):
5.30pm Arrival and registrations
5.45pm Welcome Address
5.50pm Panel Discussion
6.40pm Networking

DEADLINE: Climate-Smart Agriculture Program – Capacity Building Grants Round 2

Applications for the second round of Capacity Building Grants open on 18 February 2025 and close 9pm AEDT on 31 March 2025. This round will provide up to $16.58 million over three years from 2025-26 to 2027-28.

Grants between $250,000 and $3,000,000 will be made available.

The objectives of the Capacity Building Grants round 2 are to support farmers to have better access to knowledge and skills relating to best practice climate-smart sustainable agriculture approaches.

The grant opportunity will fund projects that:

  • increase awareness, knowledge and skills of best practice climate-smart sustainable agriculture approaches
  • assist community organisations, Landcare groups, First Nations peoples and industry to support farmers and land holders adopt climate-smart and sustainable agriculture practices
  • provide opportunities, initiatives and information resources to assist the agriculture sector to increase adoption of climate-smart and sustainable agriculture practices at scale.

DEADLINE: Austrade Food and Hotel Asia Trade Passes

​​​​FHA – Food and Beverage 2025 is the gateway to the vibrant and rapidly expanding markets in Asia and beyond. Held in the global food trading hub of Singapore, it provides unparalleled access to the thriving food and beverage industry in this dynamic region.  

Who should attend: 

Companies and organisations looking to explore wide ranging Australian agrifood products and services.

Register for free trade visitor passes up till 7 April 2025

DEADLINE: ScaleUP WA 2025

ScaleUP WA is designed for established businesses in Western Australia seeking to scale and achieve breakthrough growth. It serves as the central hub for building capability and fostering entrepreneurial development in the region, specifically aimed at accelerating business growth and propelling innovative, growth-focused businesses to new heights.

The program runs annually for 12 weeks. In 2025, ScaleUP WA will cater to small and medium-sized businesses in three (3) key streams: Food and Beverage, Circular Economy, and GreenTech.

ScaleUP WA equips participants with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to tackle global challenges and achieve their business objectives. Throughout the program, business owners and operators gain a comprehensive understanding of the capital and finance spectrum, learning how to measure enterprise value while developing and implementing a Market Entry Strategy alongside their Transformation Action Plan.

Applications for the 2025 program open on Friday, February 14, and close on March 31, 2025.

AARP Co-Working Drop In Day

Experience all the AARP has to offer with our Co-Working Drop-In Days.

We are excited to welcome you to the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct.

Base yourself in the AARP HQ for the day, connect with robotics and automation innovators and discover all the AARP-ortunities available.

  • Plug and play connectivity
  • Curved monitors
  • Lightning fast wi-fi
  • Full kitchen facilities
  • On-site parking
  • Beautifully landscaped site