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Tag: Agriculture / Agtech

Innovation Summit: Food Hubs and Vertical Farming

Exploring sustainable agriculture’s future at the Food Hubs & Vertical Farming Innovation Summit, focusing on tech and efficiency.

The 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.

DEADLINE: Value Add Investment Grants – Capital Investment Stream WA

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.

What do you get?

Matched funding between $500,000 and $1 million.

Who is this for?

Agriculture, food and beverage businesses.

This 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.

Funded activities can include investments:

  • in new manufacturing capability or processing facilities, new technology or plant modernisation which reduces WA’s reliance on imported products
  • that improve sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of the manufacturing or processing activities
  • that enable expansion or diversification of business operations in relation to value adding.

Funding is also available to businesses looking to relocate operations to, or expand existing operations in WA.

Carbon Developments in the Agrifood Sector

Demystify all things carbon in the agriculture sector with experts discussing a wide range of issues from finance, technologies and more

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Register for 1.30PM start. Welcome by Dr Chris Vas, GM – FIPWA

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Carbon Markets (Liam Pepper, CBA Director – WA Head of Trade and Commodities)

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

On-Farm Carbon Technologies (Joe Bruzzese, Agribusiness Strategy)

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Preparing for Carbon Neutrality – PaneDiscussion (Kristen Huey, CBA Agri Exec)

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Event Close & Networking

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Dairy Innovation Day 2024

WA’s biggest annual gathering of dairy farmers and industry stakeholders, showcasing dairy and agricultural production ideas and innovations

Since 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.

T 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.

The 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.

A 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.

For 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.

Secure your seat now and support #WAdairy!

DEADLINE: CSIRO Innovate to Grow Agrifood WA

Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for small- to medium-sized enterprises working on innovative technologies or solutions in the agriculture and food industry in Western Australia.

Program detail

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.

Key program outcomes

  • Personalised support to refine your idea: We’ll step you through the process of turning your idea into a viable research project.
  • Confidential feedback: All submissions through the program portal will receive prompt expert feedback.
  • Mentor: You will be provided with a mentor from CSIRO or a university to assist you with understanding the program deliverables and connecting you to a relevant specialist.
  • Build your network: You will build key contacts in your sector, including researchers and other SMEs.

Selection criteria: CSIRO selects businesses based on the strength of their application, and a clear interest and capacity to pursue research and development.

DEADLINE: growAG Catalyst Program Applications

Who is this for?

  • Australian and New Zealand female Researchers, Founders and Co-Founders who are leading an innovation or startup at any stage up to Series A.

Industry challenge

Catalyst is not just a program; it’s a catalyst for change. Designed to support women within agrifood tech and innovation in Australia and New Zealand, Catalyst aims to strengthen their networks and capabilities within ecosystem.

Designed to identify agrifood innovators with exceptional research or technology innovations that could make a positive change in Australian agriculture, primed for commercialisation, Catalyst offers a platform to access the next stage of development. Through Catalyst, six innovators will connect with strategic partners and investors during an exclusive event where they will pitch their innovations and engage with potential stakeholders.

Current opportunity

Catalyst is now accepting applications from researchers through to Series A Founders or Co-founders from the research and development, startup, or university system with exceptional research or technology that could make a positive change in Australian agriculture.

Successful applicants will receive:

  • Exclusive Pitching Opportunity: Showcase your innovation to potential investors and strategic partners aligned with your vision.
  • Personalised Coaching: Craft a compelling pitch that resonates with key stakeholders, with tailored 1:1 coaching sessions.
  • Visibility: Your commercialisation opportunity will be featured on growag.com, amplifying your reach and exposure.
  • Dedicated Support: Access personalised support from growAG.. engagement managers, who will try to connect you with potential stakeholders.
  • Promotion: Elevate your profile and innovation through marketing and public relations activities driven by Catalyst.

To apply and for more information, click ‘Visit website’ and to talk to the team ‘Enquire now’.

Opportunity background

Applicants research or technology should be:

  • In the early to growth stages of development, with a clearly defined value proposition and defensible IP.
  • Actively seeking investment, partnerships, or commercialisation opportunities.

AARP Demo Day

Join us for our Demo Day in March 2024!

Go behind the scenes and tour Australia’s largest test, development, demonstration and training ground for emerging automation and robotics, remote operations and zero emissions technologies. Meet innovators and see demonstrations of technologies being tested and developed at the AARP and hear from guests in an open Q&A panel with light refreshments and networking to conclude.

AARP Open Day

Save the date for our Open Day in March 2024! We are pleased to invite you to Open Day with the City of Wanneroo.

This is your opportunity to tour the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) and learn more about the City of Wanneroo.
The AARP is pleased to be hosting Mayor Linda Aitken who will explore the vibrant business community in the City of Wanneroo and answer your questions.

The AARP is a dynamic, collaborative, accessible and global robotics and automation precinct with the largest test beds in Australia, and supported by a vibrant, cross-sector innovation ecosystem. Learn more about how your company can utilise 6 diverse testbeds spread across 51 hectares of dedicated automation and robotics testing space, just 35 minutes north of Perth, WA.

Find out how the AARP is facilitating technology development and innovation development across mining and resources, energy, defence, space, agriculture, construction, logistics, advanced manufacturing and education. Hear more from the team and understand how you can get involved.

AARP Open Day

We are pleased to invite you to Open Day on 10 April, 2024.

This is your opportunity to tour the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) and learn more about the City of Wanneroo.
The AARP is pleased to be hosting Mayor Linda Aitken who will explore the vibrant business community in the City of Wanneroo and answer your questions.

The AARP is a dynamic, collaborative, accessible and global robotics and automation precinct with the largest test beds in Australia, and supported by a vibrant, cross-sector innovation ecosystem. Learn more about how your company can utilise 6 diverse testbeds spread across 51 hectares of dedicated automation and robotics testing space, just 35 minutes north of Perth, WA.

Find out how the AARP is facilitating technology development and innovation development across mining and resources, energy, defence, space, agriculture, construction, logistics, advanced manufacturing and education. Hear more from the team and understand how you can get involved.