Latest News from Innovation Cluster with Applications now open for CONNECT Sustainable Industries

Do you have an innovative business with a sustainability focus and looking for ways to accelerate growth?

Applications are now open for the CONNECT SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES Business Incubator, WA’s leading business program that will support you to grow through skills development and connect you to industry networks, funding opportunities and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Now in its 5th year, CONNECT has supported over 100 businesses.

The program is valued at over $10 000 and free for successful applicants.

Program highlights include a 2 day business bootcamp, masterclasses, site visits and a booth to showcase your business at the Regional Ventures Showcase.

PLUS this year you will receive $2000 completion voucher for professional services to grow your business.

CONNECT Sustainable Industries is proudly sponsored by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund – X-Tend WA program.

Have questions? Please feel free to contact us info@innovationcluster.com.au

Applications close 31 May 2024

Congratulations to CONNECT alumni Edible Cutlery for hitting their investment target recently! And also for receiving Judges' Choice at WA Museum for Alchemy - A Night of Innovation plus securing a grant from the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD) to further grow and expand its marketing efforts!

Edible Cutlery provides a sustainable alternative to single-use cutlery with its 100% plant-based, edible options, eliminating waste and avoiding the food toxicity and splinter issues of bamboo and paper utensils. Check them out!

Introducing the HARVEST 2024 cohort! We are thrilled to announce the 10 innovative agtech start-ups joining us this year: Agarea, Agtecnic, Carbon101, eBottli, Hy-Boost Technology, Mission Critical Group Pty Ltd, Red Earth Pollen Pty Ltd, Seaweedery, Squadrone | STEM engagement and mini-drone light shows, and The Fun Guy WA! 🎉 From autonomous solutions to sustainable practices, they're set to revolutionise the agtech industry.
Find out what happened at their two day Business Bootcamp here!

Future Founders is a free initiative aimed at nurturing the business acumen of local youth aged 16-25 by introducing participants to skills, knowledge and mentors designed to bolster their entrepreneurial capability.

The 2024 program included a series of eight expert-led workshops and mentoring with local business leaders. These sessions covered a wide range of topics critical to business success and included 'Meet the Entrepreneur' sessions. Full blog here.

“This program was so incredible and really pushed me to turn my idea into reality. By the end of the program my core business idea had stayed consistent, however, I was able to re-structure it in a way that would enable growth.”
– Future Founder, Coralie Sandor.

The next WA AgTech Meetup includes
- a Site Tour of WA's Food Innovation Precinct, a state-of-the-art facility fostering industry innovation to drive business growth, develop new products and exports, and transform Western Australia's food and beverage manufacturing facility.
- Panel Discussion: Accelerating WA's Agrifood Tech Future
- a causal networking session with the panelists, AgriStart's 2024 Harvest cohort and other Meetup attendees, with catering provided by Groundswell.

Tuesday 28th May
Cost: Free Register Here
Venue: Food Innovation Precinct WA (FIPWA), 37 Dollyup Street Stake Hill 6207 or virtually via Livestream