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Our goal is to accelerate individual and collective business success to drive economic development and diversification.

We specialise in connecting start-ups, investors, corporates, industry, researchers, and government to strategically create value and sustainable impact.

We Cultivate

an innovation mindset and capability through expert training, mentoring and support for strategic business growth.

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We Connect

startups, researchers, investors, government and industry to maximise opportunities for collaboration and commercialisation.

We Create

environments to accelerate sector and business success that drive innovation and diversification.

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Agrifood

We enable agribusinesses to innovate and grow faster by providing innovation programs, expert advice and industry connections.
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Sustainable Regions

Our regional innovation programs provide local support to innovative businesses to support regional economic development.
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Research Ventures

We help organisations and individuals successfully commercialize their research to bring new innovations to market.
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The SET Hot Desks & Training Room

The SET is a vibrant local hub centrally located in the South West. A place for like-minded businesses to connect, create and collaborate.
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Latest News

HARVEST Applications are now open!

The HARVEST Agtech Accelerator Program is back for 2025 and is now accepting applications for businesses looking to innovate in the Agtech industry.

 

Now in its ninth year, HARVEST has supported over 80 businesses.

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

 

HARVEST Agtech Accelerator 2024:

Agristart’s HARVEST Accelerator is proudly sponsored by the Grains Research and Development Corporation and The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

 

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Clusters of Innovation

Famous innovations are often associated with lone entrepreneurs, but in fact the majority are developed within clusters of innovation that link like-minded individuals and organisations.

Our programs provide opportunities for connection and collaboration to stimulate and foster innovation.

 

Testimonials

“The CONNECT bootcamp was fantastic it went above and beyond my expectations. It's hard to quantify the value of meeting people in person going through the same journey as you. And Tash was a brilliant coordinator, everything ran without a hitch, accommodation and meals was extremely generous. Would recommend this for anybody trying to start their business.”
Lachlan RossSKAN Farming Logistics, , Participant in CONNECT Program
“Innovation Cluster's HARVEST program accelerated the development of the product and gave me the knowledge required to grow a business, the opportunity to meet and connect with useful contacts, increased my capacity to manage marketing and promotion, and focused on teaching how to pitch, which I have found to be very useful skill. We gained the expertise and relevant networks required to commercialise our product.” 
Lucy AndertonFounder, MyFARMSMART, participant in HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program
“Thank you to Innovation Cluster for this priceless opportunity to connect with tech companies, build relationships with farmers and stakeholders that we can potentially have future collaborations with. Bringing a whole bunch of enthusiastic startups come together, it inspires each business to achieve more, stretches our mind to do more and creates future opportunities!”​
Paula PownallGrubsUp, participant in HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program
“Innovation Cluster's CONNECT program helped build my own capabilities and off the back of the program Ciphertel secured a $3mil government contract to deliver a high speed digital farm network in Esperance region.”
Matthew FrontinoBusiness Development Manager, Ciphertel, participant in CONNECT program
“A simple thank you for the AWESOME business program experience. I will admit, stepping forward for things like this is always done with some trepidation. My main fear was that it would have been a waste of my already "time poor" existence. I can safely say it has been the exact opposite. The people, the support, the knowledge, the experiences - have all super charged my business in a rapid few months. It is a priceless gift to feel I can ask for help from people whose opinion, knowledge and track records demonstrate their abilities. Innovation Cluster is making a real difference.”
Marion McRaeFounder of Movement Solutions, participant in CONNECT program
"Innovation Cluster's HARVEST program delivered excellence in terms of its structure and delivery, and was led by knowledgeable and professional people. The main benefits were how to generate and deliver a succinct and relevant pitch to investors; business planning and financial management skills; and the networking. We were given the resources to develop a clear vision and pathway forward for the business, and to formalise and document this."
Neil GriceTechnol, Participant in HARVEST Program
"The Future Founders 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. The process of mentor selection was absolutely spot on and allowed me to create a structurally sound business plan and have the opportunity to be put in touch with possible business partners."
Coralie SandorDialogues Of Dignity, Participant in Future Founders Program
"It's been fantastic to join in with other businesses from around WA to showcase the great innovation and energy that exists to grow WA's economy and connections. Programs like CONNECT are critical to building local networks and businesses in our vast state and across the distances we face between regional communities and global markets."
Florian PoppGemtek, Participant in CONNECT Program
“The CONNECT bootcamp was fantastic it went above and beyond my expectations. It's hard to quantify the value of meeting people in person going through the same journey as you. And Tash was a brilliant coordinator, everything ran without a hitch, accommodation and meals was extremely generous. Would recommend this for anybody trying to start their business.”
Lachlan RossSKAN Farming Logistics, , Participant in CONNECT Program
“Innovation Cluster's HARVEST program accelerated the development of the product and gave me the knowledge required to grow a business, the opportunity to meet and connect with useful contacts, increased my capacity to manage marketing and promotion, and focused on teaching how to pitch, which I have found to be very useful skill. We gained the expertise and relevant networks required to commercialise our product.” 
Lucy AndertonFounder, MyFARMSMART, participant in HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program

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