Emerging Ag Industries
Future Founders: Emerging Ag Industries
A 12-week, industry-led program giving young people aged 18–25 hands-on exposure, mentoring and skills to kickstart a future-focused career in an emerging agriculture industry.
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About the program
Are you 18–25 and curious about the future of agriculture, sustainability, innovation or technology? Do you want to explore real career and entrepreneurship pathways in Australia’s fastest-growing emerging industries?
This is your chance to learn directly from producers, innovators, researchers and agtech leaders shaping the future of food, fibre and sustainability. Only 5 places are available.
Who it's for
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Curious about agriculture, sustainability or innovation
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Keen to explore new industries and career pathways
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Looking to build confidence, networks and real-world skills
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Aged 18–25, from anywhere in WA — regional applicants strongly encouraged
What you get
What you'll experience
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Capability workshops — innovation & problem-solving, leadership & communication, digital literacy & technology adoption
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Meet the people shaping the future of agriculture — industry speakers and mentors working in emerging ag industries
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Industry exposure sessions and site visits to real agricultural workplaces
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One-on-one mentoring from growers, innovators and industry mentors
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An Emerging Ag Industry Challenge — solve a real problem facing an emerging industry
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Based in the South West — approx 2 hours/week, online sessions plus in-person mentoring and site visits
Why apply
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Receive a $1,000 completion scholarship
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Connect with future employers, industry mentors and innovators
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Gain experience that strengthens your resume
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Be part of a small, supportive cohort
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Build skills that employers value
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Receive tickets to the Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) Conference
At a glance
Future Founders: Emerging Ag Industries is proudly supported by AgriFutures Australia. Thanks to support from the South West Development Commission, our 5 emerging ag innovators will attend the Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) Conference as part of the program. For queries contact info@innovationcluster.com.au or call (08) 9786 5233.
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