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DEADLINE: 2025 Australian Agritech Awards

Think your agritech innovation deserves national recognition?

Apply now for the 2025 Australian Agritech Awards and be recognised for your contribution to innovation, sustainability, and impact across the agrifood sector. Whether you’re in livestock, climate or an exceptional leader – there’s a category for you. Winners will be announced at the 3rd Annual Awards Gala on June 3, 2025, in Brisbane.

Learn more HERE

DEADLINE: Elevate (Cicada Innovations)

This agtech focused Elevate is a fully-funded, in-person 2-day intensive for researchers, innovators, and early-stage startups ready to explore commercialisation pathways in the grains sector – from soil to seed and everything in between.

Workshop program dates: June 3rd & 4th 2025

Designed specifically for deep tech innovation in agriculture, this workshop is backed by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and includes a supporting e-learning module to keep the momentum going beyond the room.

Across two packed days, you’ll work alongside industry leaders, seasoned entrepreneurs, and commercialisation experts who know what it takes to grow an idea into a venture that’s fundable, scalable, and farmer-ready.

Learn more HERE

Annual Forum: Changes in Agriculture

Join AgVocateWA at their Annual Forum for an informative day, as they cover key changes in the industry and what it all means for young people.

The conference will be followed by a networking sundowner at the Claremont Hotel

Learn more HERE

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