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Future Founders: Emerging Ag Industries — Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest and Pre-Program Baseline Assessment

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Personal Details

Please tell us a bit about yourself.

Full Name(Required)

First Last

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

How old are you?(Required)

Where are you based?(Required)

What region are you located?(Required)

South West

Wheatbelt

Peel

Great Southern

Kimberley

Mid West

Goldfields-Esperance

Pilbara

Gascoyne

Metropolitan

Outside of WA (this program is for regional WA businesses only)

Do you identify as living in a regional or remote area of WA?(Required)

Yes

No

Unsure

Do you identify with any of the following groups?

This helps us ensure the program is accessible and inclusive. Select all that apply.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Person with a disability

Person from a culturally or linguistically diverse background

Not in employment, education or training (NEET)

First-in-family to pursue agriculture or further education

Prefer not to say

Background & Current Activities

Tell us about where you're at right now.

What is your current status?(Required)

Select all that apply.

Employed full-time

Employed part-time / casual

Studying (TAFE/VET)

Studying (University)

Unemployed / seeking work

Running my own business or farm

Volunteer / community involvement

Other

If studying or working, what field or industry are you in?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?(Required)

Year 10 or below

Year 11–12 (or equivalent)

Certificate I–IV (TAFE/VET)

Diploma or Advanced Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification

Prefer not to say

Your Interest in the Program

We want to understand what has drawn you to Future Founders and what you're hoping to get out of it.

How did you hear about Future Founders: Emerging Ag Industries?(Required)

Select all that apply.

Social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Word of mouth / friend or family

School, TAFE or university

Employer or workplace

Community organisation or event

News article or website

AgriFutures Australia

AgriStart / Future Founders website

Other

In your own words, why are you interested in applying for this program?(Required)

There are no right or wrong answers — we want to hear from you genuinely.

What do you hope to gain from participating in Future Founders?(Required)

Select up to 3.

New skills and knowledge

Career direction or clarity

Industry contacts and mentors

Confidence and leadership skills

Entrepreneurship experience

Practical, hands-on experience

A pathway into further study or training

Understanding of emerging agricultural industries

Other

Is there anything specific you are hoping to learn or experience during the program?

Baseline Assessment
This section helps us understand your starting point. Your answers are not assessed — they help us measure how much you grow during and after the program. Please answer honestly.

Awareness of Emerging Agricultural Industries

Before applying for this program, how aware were you of emerging agricultural industries in Australia?(Required)

e.g. industrial hemp, botanicals, bioproducts, novel proteins, agtech

1 — Not aware at all

2 — Slightly aware — I had heard of them but don't know much

3 — Somewhat aware — I have a general understanding

4 — Quite aware — I know about specific industries or companies

5 — Very aware — I follow developments in this space closely

How would you rate your current knowledge of career and employment pathways in emerging agricultural industries?(Required)

1 — No knowledge at all

2 — Very limited knowledge

3 — Some knowledge

4 — Good knowledge

5 — Strong, in-depth knowledge

Have you ever visited or worked at a business involved in an emerging agricultural industry?(Required)

Yes — I have visited or worked in this space

No — but I would like to

No — and I'm not sure it's for me

I'm not sure what would count as an emerging agricultural industry

Workforce Intentions & Career Support

This section helps us understand your career intentions and readiness at the time of applying.

How confident do you feel about starting a career or enterprise in an emerging agricultural industry?(Required)

1 — Not confident at all

2 — Slightly confident

3 — Somewhat confident

4 — Quite confident

5 — Very confident

Do you currently have any connections (contacts, networks or mentors) in the agriculture industry?(Required)

No connections at all

One or two people I know casually

A small network in agriculture

A strong network in agriculture

I work or study in agriculture already

Please confirm your availability and practical needs.

Are you available for the program running August–October 2026, with weekly activities weekly activities on a Monday or Tuesday afternoon from 4-6pm?(Required)

Yes — I am available for most sessions

Mostly — I may miss one or two sessions

I have some scheduling conflicts — I can explain below

If you have scheduling concerns, please describe them here

Do you require any accessibility support or adjustments to participate fully?(Required)

No

Yes — please specify below

Prefer not to say

Please describe the support or adjustments needed

Are you able to travel to Vasse for workshops and other South West areas for site visits?(Required)

Yes — I can arrange my own transport

Yes — but I would need transport assistance

Unsure — I would need more information

No — I am unable to travel

Final Statement & Declaration

In 2–3 sentences, tell us one thing that excites you about the future of agriculture and why it matters to you.(Required)

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you or your application?

Do you want to subscribe to our newsletter?(Required)

Yes

No

Declaration(Required)

By submitting this form, I confirm that:

I confirm that the information I have provided is true and accurate; I am aged 18–25 and eligible to apply; I understand my responses will be used for evaluation and reporting to AgriFutures Australia and kept confidential; and I commit to attending the majority of program sessions and engaging fully in the experience.

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