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We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for startups, businesses, farmers, and researchers developing innovative solutions in the agricultural sector!
Applications are now open for HARVEST, Western Australia's premier Agtech business program.
Now in its eighth year, HARVEST has supported over 80 businesses, offering a program valued at over $10,000—completely free for successful applicants.
Interested in learning more? Join our HARVEST online information session this Friday or attend the HARVEST Agtech Pre-Accelerator Workshop on Wednesday, April 9th. See below for details and registration links! |
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Applications are now open for HARVEST, WA’s leading Agtech business program.
In its eighth year, HARVEST has supported over 80 businesses, providing a program valued at over $10,000, completely free for successful applicants. |
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Accelerate the commercialisation of your innovation
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Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs
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Expand your industry networks
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The program includes a 2-day business bootcamp, masterclasses and webinars led by expert facilitators, a 2-day field trip, showcase and pitch events, and the opportunity for interstate or international delegation.
Applications close 5th May 2025 |
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"I have personally seen the value delivered by Innovation Cluster's programs and events. Our sister company, received fantastic support through their program (and has since been acquired). I have been a guest speaker at one of the pitch events, which attract a strong group of startups and industry stakeholders."
Julian Kruger, Founder/CEO , Emapper |
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"We have done several accelerator programs now and the insights, mentorship, and connections we gained have been the best we've received and invaluable for our growth and development. The HARVEST program has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of the industry and refining our business strategies - it's absolutely been the best program we've participated in."
Arianne Platell, Founder, COO QL Space |
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"Over two days of the HARVEST field trip we have connected with leading industry stakeholders and engaged face to face for insightful discussion on innovations, learnings, and opportunities within the WA Agricultural sector. If you are a startup looking to innovate in the Agrifood and Agtech space then get this on your to do list for 2024."
Dean Phillips at Xsights Digital, 2023 HARVEST Cohort |
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"HARVEST has given us the opportunity to meet with WA industry and connect with a number of new dealers within WA and led to attending local field days to promote our products. The connections and field trip to Esperance provided good industry contact and feedback on issues they were trying to solve.”
Rob Johnson, Agtecnic, NSW, 2024 HARVEST Cohort |
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HARVEST is supported by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and Wrays.
If you know of any individuals or businesses that may be interested in applying for HARVEST please forward this email.
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This HARVEST AgTech Accelerator Information Session will provide an overview of the 2025 HARVEST program as well as allowing attendees to learn about other business support options for agtech startups.
Join the call to hear direct from the following HARVEST alumni:
Mat Welch - Red Earth Pollen
Lucy Anderton - myFARMSMART
Tim Hopper - resonAg Pty Ltd
To see if the program is right for you, register for the Online Information Session below |
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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.
📅 Wednesday 9th April
⏰ 8.30am - 12:00pm
📍 Wrays | Intellectual Property, Level 7, 863 Hay Street, Perth
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.
Register your FREE ticket below. |
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Claire Marchand-Johns
Communications Manager
claire@innovationcluster.com.au
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