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“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. Macca 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!”

"Wrays is a proud partner of the HARVEST program. We choose to be involved because quite simply, this program works – plus, we really enjoy working with great people from Innovation Cluster! We’ve witnessed first-hand how Agtech startups have accelerated their commercialisation endeavours by taking advantage of the access to some very accomplished mentors, business advisers and their expanded networks."

“The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has sponsored HARVEST since 2018 and reviews of each program have been overwhelmingly positive with program participants reporting significant improvement in their strategic and business planning, presentation skills, ability to pitch and attract investment and to develop collaborative partnerships with other businesses. Several start-ups have progressed significantly since attending and have commercialised their products or technology nationally and pursued opportunities in overseas markets.”

"CSBP has now been involved in two HARVEST programs and the value we derive from participating is multi-faceted. Our team have really enjoyed participating in the different events on offer to build both their capability as well as discover innovative new companies with whom we may have potential to partner. Personally, I think the greatest benefit of participating for CSBP has been forming ongoing relationships with the start-up companies as well as the other very active program partners and supporters….a dynamic and connected network is being established here in the WA Agricultural sector from which we can all benefit and grow.