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AgriProve’s A$30M+ Series B capital raise

Opportunity for: 

  • Strategically aligned investors, or a group of investors, seeking equity investment in a scalable soil technology and carbon removal solution.^
  • Agritech partners interested in complementary ecosystem services to de-risk soils and accelerate access to institutional finance through carbon projects.
  • Investors with organisational scale and capacity; expertise in measurement technology fields, such as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), next-gen remote sensing, and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology is desirable. 
  • Led by

    AgriProve

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking investment

  • Readiness
    Mid (TRL 5-7)
    Proof of concept in the laboratory then in the field resulting in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).
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Story

International engagement helps drive AgriFutures growAG. investment deals

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

  • Author

    Judy Kennedy

  • Published

    Wednesday, 17 August 2022

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Story

Two-part shearing solution geared to elevate wool industry, ready for investment

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. 

  • Author

    Samantha Noon

  • Published

    Wednesday, 20 December 2023

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Story

Australian aquaculture is brimming with opportunities

Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors are rich with challenges ripe for innovation – and primed with the Fisheries Research Development Corporation’s strategic plan to cast the net wide to harness cross-disciplinary ideas and solve complex problems. 

  • Led by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Author

    Annabel Boyer

  • Published

    Thursday, 18 November 2021

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Story

Fungal biocontrol commercial opportunity offers benefits for chicken meat industry

An Australian mycopesticide innovation, developed by AgriFutures Australia and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), is an effective alternative to chemical pesticides for lesser mealworm control. AgriFutures and DAF are now seeking biotech partners to commercialise the product.

  • Led by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • In collaboration

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)

  • Author

    Riley Wilson

  • Published

    Thursday, 15 July 2021

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Dairy
Research project

Rural Health and Safety Alliance

There is an enormous social, emotional and economic toll to workplace death and injury. The Rural Safety and Health Alliance …
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisations

    AgriFutures Australia, Australian Eggs, Australian Pork (APL), Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Dairy Australia, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Story

Wearable tech for sheep lets woolgrowers join the smart tag revolution

Australian Wool Innovation is pioneering smart tags for sheep, giving producers the chance to track, monitor and assess their animals in real time – all the time. For an industry left behind in the smart tag race, it’s welcome news. 

  • Led by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Author

    Casey Dunn

  • Published

    Monday, 12 April 2021

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Multiple industries
Alternative protein Beef cattle Dairy Fruits Other rural industries
Organisation

Murdoch University Food Futures Institute

The Food Futures Institute at Murdoch University works to provide research based solutions on the sustainable use of limited land …
  • Location

    Global

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
Organisation

GATE: Global Ag-Tech Ecosystem

The GATE – Global Ag-tech Ecosystem is a NSW Department of Primary Industries initiative. The GATE is fast-tracking new ideas, technologies …
  • Location

    Australia with a focus in New South Wales

  • Organisation type

    Accelerator or Incubator

Story

How AgriFutures growAG. 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? AgriFutures growAG. is Australia's premier agrifood innovation platform, and a global gateway to amplify your solution, make meaningful connections and accelerate your path to market. 

  • Author

    Samantha Noon

  • Published

    Wednesday, 24 May 2023

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Story

Investing for impact for Australia’s red meat sector

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.

  • Author

    Beverley Hadgraft

  • Published

    Tuesday, 01 June 2021

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Organisation

ONE Basin Cooperative Research Centre (CRC)

ONE Basin CRC will connect communities, industry and researchers to manage climate and water risks in the Murray-Darling Basin. This research collaboration will secure approximately $150m in resources over the next 10 years to drive major social, economic and environmental impacts in regional areas, agriculture and irrigation technologies.
Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
Organisation

Bridge Hub

Bridge Hub is a regionally based, globally connected, whole of life cycle innovation hub for the global agrifood tech industry. …
  • Location

    Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Israel

  • Organisation type

    Accelerator or Incubator, Industry consultant

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
Organisation

Bioplatforms Australia

Bioplatforms Australia provides of state of the art biomolecular ('omics) analytical facilities and expertise to enable innovation and discovery in …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research service providers

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Forestry Fruits Natural capital assets Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables
Organisation

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

USQ is a young, dynamic university dedicated to providing quality programs and degrees in a flexible and supportive environment. In …
  • Location

    Queensland

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

Story

Tackling a hot topic

Heat stress is a complex and on-going issue for the livestock export industry. Many factors influence risk, including that some animals – like humans – are affected by heat more or less than others in the same conditions.

 

LiveCorp has taken a novel, Open Innovation, approach to fast-track its latest search for solutions. 

  • Led by

    LiveCorp

  • Published

    Thursday, 30 April 2020

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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Beverage Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Sheep & lamb
Organisation

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is a technical institution offering industry demand-driven programming with an intensive focus on agriculture and …
  • Location

    Alberta, Canada. Operating globally.

  • Organisation type

    Accelerator or Incubator, Public research organisation, Research service providers

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
Organisation

Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

About Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) DAF works to achieve a productive and profitable agriculture, fisheries and forestry …
  • Location

    Queensland

  • Organisation type

    Government agency

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Beef cattle Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Game Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables
Organisation

Farmers2Founders

The Farmers2Founders (F2F) organisation is made up of experienced entrepreneurs in the global agrifood tech ecosystem. F2F …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Accelerator or Incubator

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