Save Story Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG. account today. Sign up Sign in Story How marine algae can help droughtproof agriculture Graeme Barnett, Managing Director & CEO of Qponics speaks in a podcast about their innovative marine microalgae solution, how it can help droughtproof agriculture and become a major player in the future of protein production. Qponics is now seeking a $1m bridging round to scale the co-production of protein-rich food ingredients and high-value oils Published Monday, 05 December 2022
Sugar Crop protection Research project Delivery of a pest and disease diagnostic step change for the sugarcane industry (RSD-LAMP) Ratoon Stunting Disease (RSD) is severely affecting sugarcane yield and profitability across Australia causing losses of over 30% in yields in … Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Pulse grains Plant science Research project Improving The Adaptation And Profitability Of High Value Pulses (Chickpea And Lentil) Across Australian Agroecological Zones The fit between a crop variety and its local environment has a critical impact on productivity. To develop a range … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisation University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Multiple industries Fruits Vegetables Input management Research project Managing flies for crop pollination This investment is investigating the potential of using flies as alternative crop pollinators, including looking at the effectiveness of specific … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Nov 2018 - 15 Sep 2023 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Formation and fate of sulfur compounds associated with negative attributes in wines The occurrence of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) is influenced by factors including yeast selection and fermentation conditions; the nature and … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Save Story Story Company Creation workshop seeks food waste solutions Have you ever had an idea about how to reduce some of that waste? Here's your chance to turn your idea into a business. CSIRO is running an Inspiration + Ideation for Upcycled Ingredients From Food Loss workshop in February to connect idea makers with industry to launch successful new companies under a model called Venture Science. Published Saturday, 28 January 2023
Save Story Story Western Australian food waste startup seeks investment for $2m bridging round Specialising in nutrient extraction technology to convert food waste into useable ingredients, has paid off for Whole Green Foods. The Western Australian startup is now raising a $2 million bridging round and seeking investment partners with interest in food tech, nutrition, waste reduction, including farmers with access to horticulture waste streams. Expressions of Interest close 31 August 2022. Author Judy Kennedy Published Tuesday, 09 August 2022
Save Story Story From down under to outer space: 3 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 growAG.'s platform, three Aussie startups - ARC Ento Tech, Invertigro and the Gaia Project Australia, are gaining more visibility and investment. Author Story sourced from AgFunder Published Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Increasing cereal yield potential through reduced floret abortion The number of grains produced by a cereal contributes significantly to yield. Grain number is determined largely by the number … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 15 Aug 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project PhD Understanding, reducing the effects of heat stress on TB stallion fertility Systemic heat stress is detrimental to sperm production and male fertility but this phenomenon has not been adequately examined in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2018 - 1 Jul 2020 Research organisation The University of Newcastle
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Alternative protein Beef cattle Beverage Cereal grains Dairy Eggs Fruits Nuts Oilseeds Packaged food Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Vegetables Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Food processing technology Processing & packaging Opportunity PIRSA: SA food pilot laboratory Opportunity for Established or scale-up food companies or food tech innovators looking to develop, test, trial or validate food products. Led by Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) Opportunity type Research partner 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).
Save Story Story AU$1 million sought for marine microalgae to droughtproof protein supply Queensland agritech company, Qponics is on a mission to accelerate the transition to drought proof agriculture, by cultivating marine microalgae at scale for the co-production of protein-rich food ingredients and high-value oils. To achieve this, Qponics is seeking impact investors to support the development of a new microalgae production complex in South Ballina, NSW, and scale sustainable oil and protein production in Australia. Published Sunday, 27 November 2022
Save Organisation Multiple industries Aquaculture Beef cattle Cross industry Dairy Eggs Pork Poultry Sheep & lamb Wool Organisation Global DX Ltd Building on over 60 years of experience in the IVD industry, Global DX are experts in veterinary lateral flow diagnostics. Location United Kingdom Organisation type Startup or Scaleup or SME
Save Organisation Multiple industries Alternative protein Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Forestry Fruits Honey bees Natural capital assets Pasture, fodder & feed Vegetables Organisation Western Sydney University (WSU) Western Sydney University campuses range across both Sydney’s second CBD, Parramatta, and its remaining agricultural areas. Our campuses are … Location Global Organisation type Accelerator or Incubator, Public research organisation
Save Organisation Multiple industries Alternative protein Other rural industries Packaged food Organisation BuggyBix BuggyBix develops, manufactures and sells insect based pet food products within Australia. We are actively collaborating with Australian insect growers … Location Australia Organisation type Startup or Scaleup or SME
Save Opportunity Cross industry Multiple technology areas Alternative protein Animal technology Aquaculture technology Automation Consumer health Crop protection Data and AI Fisheries technology Food processing technology Imagery Indoor agriculture IoT & smart-farming Plant science Processing & packaging Renewable energy Robotics Traceability Opportunity Main Sequence Ventures: Venture capital investment and company building expertise Opportunity for Researchers, Innovators; and Inventors developing ideas that could become globally significant companies. ^This opportunity is only for professional and sophisticated investors. Led by Main Sequence Ventures Opportunity type Seeking interest, 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).
Save Story Story Bid for CRC for Alternate Proteins aims to capture billion-dollar benefits Rapid growth in the global demand for protein to feed the world’s burgeoning population is driving a bid to establish a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Alternate Proteins in Australia. The opportunity exists for additional partners to join the bid and partner to develop solutions to enhance value, develop new protein production systems, new protein foods and ingredients, functionality, sustainability and capacity of this rapidly expanding sector. Author Judy Kennedy Published Sunday, 12 February 2023
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project DAN00206 - Innovative approaches to managing subsoil acidity in the southern grain region Subsoil acidity is a major constraint to crop productivity in the high rainfall zone (500-800 mm) of south-eastern Australia. Soil … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2015 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Save Story Story Camera technology offers new vision for chicken welfare AgriFutures Australia and the University of Southern Queensland are seeking technology partners to commercialise novel video analysis software to better detect growth and welfare indicators of poultry flocks and enhance on-farm decision making. Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project led by University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Author Judy Kennedy Published Thursday, 08 April 2021
Save Organisation Multiple industries Aquaculture Cereal grains Fruits Nuts Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Vegetables Organisation BirdSol Pty Ltd BirdSol Pty Ltd is an innovative global AgTech company with a patented and novel avian deterrent and wildlife management technology based on an integrated AI system called Cherrp® Location South Australia Organisation type Startup or Scaleup or SME