Local support for innovative businesses across WA

"HARVEST has been a great program and shifted my strategic thinking into a new gear. With direct access to innovative thinkers and business experts it was highly beneficial for my business and establishing important networks."

"Congratulations to Innovation Cluster for delivering such a well organised and successful event showcasing a diversity of entrepreneurs - from seaweed for bioplastics and animal feed, to sustainable supply chains and traceability, to creative tech for sustainability. The level of expertise, passion and drive was truly impressive. The future is looking bright for innovation in WA!"

"It was a really very well organised program! It helped us to provide use cases. Staff and presenters have been extraordinary helpful. What sets this program apart from other program (and I rarely saw this in other programs) is the friendships and interaction between participants that developed."

"Agristart's HARVEST program has exceeded my expectations in terms of what I am learning and the invaluable connections I have made with key players from WA's most significant agrifood businesses. The program has helped me to refine my thinking and given me more confidence in the approach I am taking with my business. The thoughtfulness of the program that has been put together cannot be understated and I'm very grateful to have been included in the 2025 cohort."

"What a fabulous year in Innovation Cluster's CONNECT Hub. This program is unique and challenging and allows participants to work to the level of their business. The collaboration and networking was invaluable, as was the ability to work with a skilled and specialised mentor throughout the year. Innovation Cluster is uniquely positioned in the business world to facilitate this program and I was hugely honoured to be part of the hub."

"You held such a great space for us all, and given the challenges afoot, you persevered and continued to support us all. We're all excited and energised for the opportunities we're now facing, and will be encouraging every business that's looking for similar, to jump on board the next program."

"When applying to join this free program I was doubtful that there would be more than $10,000 of value, but nevertheless was keen to go ahead and see what. On reflection / would say there was many multiples of this value created for our little business, that will grow year by year as the enunciated and learnt principles are expanded on by my team!"

"Congratulations to the AgriStart team on putting on another great showcase. As a long- time supporter of the HARVEST program, I am constantly inspired by the founder's passion for taking the necessary risks to create businesses based on diverse ideas in the Australian agrifood sector. Matthew Macfarlane, formidable MC of the evening, reminded us of the many pathways to success for startups. Matt also highlighted the Agworld journey from an Australian (West Australian) founded idea from startup to scaleup to today's globally successful business. My first-hand blood, sweat and tears experience through much of the Agworld journey reminded me that we do not celebrate our successes enough to remind our global customers, including our Australian audience, that Agworld remains committed to Australian Agriculture. Australia is our largest market, we employ most of our people in Australia, and we are committed to being a sustainable part of our customers' success. I am grateful, on behalf of all the people who have contributed over the last 16 years, for Agworld to be seen as a positive example of what's possible for early-stage startups. Onwards!"

"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 this are critical to building local networks and businesses in our vast state and across the distances we face between regional communities and global markets."