The HARVEST Agtech Innovation Accelerator Program recently delivered Masterclass 3, “Diversity in Agtech Funding,” bringing together leading investors, advisors, and industry experts to explore capital-raising strategies and the grower value proposition. Proudly supported by Grains Research & Development Corporation, Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development, Wheatbelt Development Commission, Wrays,
Innovation Cluster was proud to host the launch of the LEEF Program (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Emotional Resilience and Financial Independence) last week at The SET Connected Futures Hub in Vasse. The event brought together program supporters, sponsors, and partners – including the City of Busselton and Bendigo Bank – to celebrate
Wowsers — we are already halfway through the 2025 Harvest Agtech Accelerator Program, and our cohort has been soaking up knowledge, building valuable connections, and exploring cutting-edge agricultural innovations. The fourth instalment of the program saw us hit the road for a site tour of CBH’s Australian Grain Centre (AGC)
On-Farm Automation in Action The first stop of our Converge Esperance Grain Automate Expo Day took attendees to see a Swarmbot in action – a robotic sprayer capable of saving up to 95% of chemicals through precise weed targeting. This smart system maps weeds, plots a path, and gets to
The 2025 HARVEST Agtech Accelerator Program first Masterclass set the tone for a year of growth, strategy, and impact. This first masterclass brought together our incredible cohort of founders for a day focused on two critical foundations for business success: intellectual property and strategic planning. We were thrilled
Over two dynamic days in Perth, the 2025 Farm Business Resilience (FBR) Program Bootcamp brought together a passionate and forward-thinking group of grain growers from across Western Australia. As the first stage of this year’s program, the bootcamp offered a vital opportunity for participants to step out of day-to-day operations and
In the heart of regional Western Australia, where innovation is sown as deeply as the seed, the 2025 HARVEST Agtech Accelerator Bootcamp at the Muresk Institute has once again proven why the future of farming benefits from the collaborative spirit between ground-breaking tech startups and the growers who feed the
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The Future Founders Youth Entrepreneurship Program, initiated under the guidance of Natasha Teakle, commenced in March with a cohort of ten individuals aged 16-25. The program aimed to cultivate entrepreneurial skills, and foster innovative thinking among our young participants. Each Future Founder has received a $1,000 bursary on completion of
Founded in May last year, ResonAg spun out from a previous successful startup in a different sector. We joined the HARVEST Accelerator to expand beyond our oil, gas, and mining networks, as we had little limited agricultural industry connections. HARVEST provided the network and support we needed to enter the agtech ecosystem. ResonAg has
The BioInnovation Festival’s Down South adVentures Weekend offered attendees a unique opportunity to explore the innovative landscape of Western Australia’s biotech, agtech, and oceantech sectors. The event provided a platform for founders, investors, and industry leaders to come together, share insights, and build valuable connections in a relaxed yet inspiring
As the CONNECT Sustainable Industries Program draws to a close, we can reflect on the incredible opportunities that the cohort experienced throughout their journey. The 2024 program commenced on the 24th of June when team members of 10 sustainability driven businesses (see business profile’s below) attended the initial bootcamp held
On Friday, 13th September 2024, Busselton’s Hilton Garden Inn came alive with thought leaders, innovators, and investors as they gathered for the highly anticipated Regional Innovation Summit. The event, hosted by Innovation Cluster, offered over 100 guests a day of insightful discussions and innovative ideas across cutting edge themes essential
From automated sprayers to novel fungi, 10 Agtech innovators pitched to an audience of about 100 at Perth’s home of agriculture last night, the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, for the HARVEST Showcase Event highlights: MC and WA Agtech legend Simon Foley shared the incredible journey of Agworld, and
Esperance is home to over 400 farmers, with the distance from Perth forcing a higher level of innovation in the community. In collaboration with the Esperance Zone Innovation (EZI) grower group, AgriStart led a delegation of 15 on a 2-day agtech tour of Esperance. Attendees included 9 agtech startups in
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