grow^AG. update

Latest bimonthly grow^AG. update.

May update 2023

Traceability platform seeks $5 million investment to drive Australian food and beverage exports

Revolutionary platform, powered by Orijin Plus, is helping build trust and transparency within Australia’s export food chain while driving loyalty and repeat purchases among Asian consumers. Now the Aussie startup is seeking $5 million in seed funding to support its Singapore launch.

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UK seeks Australian partners for bilateral Earth observation research

A bilateral UK-Australia space programme, geared to maximise agriculture’s climate resilience through the application of Earth observation data and technology is seeking Expressions of Interest for research funding.

Research partner Climate resilience 5 min read

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How AgriFutures grow^AG. helps global agrifood tech startups grow

Are you an agrifood tech founder looking to attract investment, scale operations, find strategic partners or expand your network? grow^AG. is Australia's premier agrifood innovation marketplace, and a global gateway to amplify your solution, make meaningful connections and accelerate your path to market.

Startups Collaboration 5 min read

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Investment and partner opportunities

BirdSol: Cherrp® AI Bird Deterrent Technology - $3 million investment opportunity - Express interest by Friday, 30 June
Orijin Plus: Revolutionary traceability platform that boosts export sales and profitability - $5m investment round - Express Interest by Friday, 30 June
The Myrtle Trading Co: Seeking engagement from solution providers to design and build novel lemon myrtle harvester - Express interest by Wednesday, 31 May

Research funding, trial and acceleration opportunities

Bayer: Grants4tech PestMonitor challenge - Applications close by Friday, 2 June
Hatch Quarter: MENA Bridge Program Cohort #3 - Applications close Tuesday, 30 May
LaunchVic: AgTech Grants Program - Applications close Friday, 30 June
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI): Cherry testbed for agritech at Orange
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI): Macadamia testbed for agritech at Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute (WPII)
Queensland University of Technology (QUT): Call for medicinal cannabis producers to collaborate on development of an automated pruning system - Express interest by Monday, 5 June
Rocket Seeder: AgTech Seeds Program 3 - Applications close Friday, 26 May
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC): UK/Australia AgroClimate Space Programme - research partnership - Express interest by Friday, 26 May

Explore over 83 current opportunities on growag.com

From down under to outer space: Three Australian startups leading the next era of novel farming systems

From insects to indoor greens, Australian startups demonstrate the potential for novel farming systems at home and abroad. With the support of grow^AG.'s marketplace, three Aussie startups - ARC Ento Tech, Invertigro and the Gaia Project Australia, are gaining more visibility and investment.

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Catch the team at Hort Connections in Adelaide!

We will once again be joining the excitement at Hort Connections! Stop by our stand to chat about the developments happening in agrifood innovation and how you can leverage our platform and networks. Also join us at the side-line event Technology in Horticulture Meetup.

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A global partnership to drive bioeconomy innovation

A German-Queensland science program is set to nurture innovator and researcher networks. Grants of up to $250,000 are available to Queensland research organisations and partners to work together with German counterparts to co-develop bioeconomy solutions.

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