3,787 results for Internet of things

Leading Australian agritech scaleup Hone Ag is seeking strategic partners and investors to scale the deployment of portable and affordable measurement tools to enable primary producers to make data driven decisions anywhere, anytime.

In an Australian first, a dynamic partnership has been formed between the Victorian government, the University of Melbourne and agritech leader, Sensand Technologies to deliver innovative ideas for agrifood in Victoria’s Hume region.

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.

CRDC has issued a call to commercial tech providers and researchers to partner with the cotton industry in an exciting new round of projects aimed at boosting the sector’s ability to evolve and innovate.

LYRO Robotics is helping prevent food wastage and increase efficiency with its intelligent pattern packing machine. The internationally acclaimed technology is gaining traction with producers, and now raising a seed investment round of US$3-3.5 million.^

AUSTRALIA’S growing agrifoodtech sector is being showcased on the international stage with the launch of a report showing investors tipped more than half a billion dollars into Australian startups last year, and a bright outlook for 2022.

Driving the investment and commercialisation of Australian innovation and technology transfer is a top priority for strategic partners, Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia and AgriFutures grow^AG., on the quest to solve global agrifood challenges. 

The Australian Wool Innovation and The University of Adelaide have two revolutionary opportunities to provide wool growers with alternative shearing solutions to the age-old practice. Request for Proposals are now open for interested commercial partners. 

Australian soil carbon project developer, AgriProve is seeking more than A$30 million Series B investment to scale its soil tech platform to index the full spectrum of soil properties, and accelerate the commercial pathway for carbon dioxide removal.

Global interest in Australian agrifood innovation is expected to continue its exceptional growth trajectory based on the latest user statistics released by AgriFutures Australia analysing the uptake and usage of its online investment platform, grow^AG..

With the launch of its $20 million second investment round, Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator, FaBA is seeking new partners and projects with ‘strong innovation potential’ to drive Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector forward.

An Australian agritech startup is revolutionising the way we manage fresh food supply-chains. With real-time monitoring technology, Escavox, with the support of Meat & Livestock Australia, is cutting food waste, protecting premiums, and improving market access for Australian farmers.

In a captivating discussion at AgriFutures evoke^AG. 2024, international panellists, Peter Wren-Hilton and Rebecca Robinson together with Harriet Mellish, explored how AgriFutures grow^AG. is helping ignite global connections and the value of partnering with Australia.

We go one-on-one with Dr John Kapeleris, CEO of BirdSol. This innovative agtech company has developed a patented bird deterrent and wildlife management technology based on an integrated AI system called Cherrp, and is seeking $3 million from investors to accelerate commercialisation. 

The Australian pork industry and researchers from UNSW Canberra have developed a sustainable, cost-neutral device to safely recycle on-farm effluent and potentially generate a source of pure drinking water. Now, the duo are looking for private sector investment to scale the technology

AgriFutures Australia and the University of Newcastle have developed a simple stallion fertility test device to help boost Australia’s billion-dollar thoroughbred breeding industry. They are now seeking investors and industrial partners with experience in plastic manufacturing to commercialise the solution.

The University of Tasmania has developed a biological inoculant to combat powdery scab, a root and tuber disease creating economic turmoil for potato growers. UTAS is now seeking commercial partners to license the product set to boost crop yield, quality and environmental sustainability. 

An alternate take on the term “AgTech”, along with a deep commitment to food and agriculture sustainability, is driving Melbourne-based early-stage incubator, Rocket Seeder, to look at the sector from a new perspective and extend its support to startups from unconventional segments of the supply chain.

Sophisticated supply chains and increased collaboration, bolstered by the launch of growAG., is helping drive ag innovation and investments for Meat & Livestock Australia. MLA Managing Director, Jason Strong shares his goals to beef up the livestock industry and why blue sky technologies and value-adding are key.

In an effort to maximise agritech innovation, the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia joined forces at AgriFutures Australia’s evoke^AG. 2024 as part of Innovate UK’s two-week delegation exploring Australia’s vibrant agrifood tech ecosystem, garnering valuable partnership opportunities, and vital knowledge exchange.