What an amazing two-day bootcamp! Congratulations to our CONNECT Sustainable Industries 2024 cohort: Carbon West, fifoam: sustainable soap, Full Fat Ventures, Palmer Wines, Mineral Magic, Barrabup Organics, SKAN Farming Logistics, Alive AI, Koomal Dreaming and Global Sustainability Solutions Here’s a look back at the highlights: Day 1 was at The
The Future Founders program commenced at the start of February with an introductory session led by the program’s facilitator, Natasha Teakle, in which the 10 chosen individuals aged 16-25 initially met one another. During this meeting, the cohort discussed their business ideas, focussing on refining their ‘why’ statement and identifying
The HARVEST 2024 cohort has officially been established and we are thrilled to introduce these 10 innovative agtech start-up businesses! Now in its 7th year, the Western Australian HARVEST development program has expanded its reach and support to include a handful of SMEs from the Eastern States of Australia. Congratulations to Agarea,
Experience the excitement of AgriStart’s journey through evokeAG 2024, where agricultural innovation took center stage. From the captivating South West Investor Tour to Natasha Teakle’s insightful presentation at the evokeAG Conference, immerse yourself in a whirlwind of collaboration, learning, and opportunity. Discover how AgriStart is revolutionising the industry through meaningful connections, innovative ideas, and a commitment to shaping a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Young aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at the Busselton Youth Activities Building on Monday to kickstart their exciting business ventures as part of the launch of the new Future Founders youth scholarship program now open to City of Busselton residents aged 16-25. Facilitated by Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and WA Innovator of
Innovation Cluster Managing Director, Dr Natasha Teakle, brought her wealth of experience to the stage as one of the 20 selected speakers to share our latest initiatives in the startup and innovation ecosystem at the inaugural WA Pulse event presented by StartupWA, held on Wednesday November 29 2023 at Perth
I get frustrated at conferences when keynote speakers and panellists just tell you how wonderful everything is. That doesn’t help anyone. We learn from the challenges and hard lessons. We feel less of a failure when other businesses open up about difficulties raising. Thank you to Gerard Chia for your refreshing insights into the challenges you recently faced in raising your second VC fund – $170million for Clay Capital fka VisVires New Protein was an immense effort!
South West Investor Tour As part of the evokeAg conference being held in Perth, a tour to the southwest of WA will provide a unique opportunity to showcase talent to interstate and international investors. This tour will connect Agtech start-ups to investors, in an immersive tour of the beautiful Margaret
It was an inspiring day in the regions at the South West’s newest event destination Sabina River Farm where ground-breaking sustainability solutions were unveiled with presentations and panels, connecting and networking. Thank you to Wadandi and Bibbulmun cultural custodian Josh Whiteland from Koomal Dreaming for his Welcome to Country and didgeridoo music performance.
Explore Agtech Innovation at HARVEST Agtech Showcase 2023! Congrats to standout startups. For 7 years, HARVEST has nurtured agtech in WA. Liam O’Connell, DPIRD, applauds innovation. Don’t miss evokeAG in Perth this February. Supported by DPIRD, GRDC, Wrays, CSBP, AgriFutures, Wheatbelt Commission. Thanks, RASWA and Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. Stay tuned for HARVEST 2024 opportunities.
Podcast with a Pro, held on August 24th, was a highly informative event that offered attendees a comprehensive look into the world of podcasting. With only 15 spots available, the event maintained an exclusive feel and was hosted at The SET in Vasse, providing a comfortable and conducive environment for
Congratulations to the 14 startups and businesses who have been selected for the CONNECT incubator, a 9-week intensive program for two cohorts – South West and Perth – including business bootcamp, weekly masterclasses, innovation site visits, regional and metro pitch and showcase events, and co-working space at a brand new South West business hub, The SET.
Congratulations to the 14 startups and businesses who have been selected for the CONNECT incubator, a 9-week intensive program for two cohorts – South West and Perth – including business bootcamp, weekly masterclasses, innovation site visits, regional and metro pitch and showcase events, and co-working space at a brand new South West business hub, The SET.
It was a busy two days for the AgriStart HARVEST cohort who journeyed throughout the Wheatbelt South sub-region with site visits at and between Brookton, Cuballing, Narrogin, Wagin and Williams. The Field Trip has been part of the HARVEST program since its inception in 2018 with the key focus showing
One of the largest Marron farms in Australia was the first stop in the jam packed Pulse event last week. Located in Capel and owned by South West locals Jordan Parker and Scott Bell from Aquafarms this incredible solar powered facility including state of the art hatchery supplies over 90
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