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Connecting the dots: CSIRO deep tech support programs drive research to market
CSIRO two of its most transformational programs – ON Prime and ON Accelerate – embody this mantra by leading researchers out of the lab,and helping startups.
Written by Megan Woodward
Tuesday, 18 October 2022

$500m raised and counting: Australia’s investment boom in agrifood tech
Agrifood tech sector is being showcased with the launch of a report showing investors tipped more than half a billion dollars into Australian startups last year.
Tuesday, 25 October 2022

DAFF program encourages innovators to ‘sniff out’ biosecurity pests
Biosecurity Innovation Program (BIP) seeking will investigate whether its tech can be used to protect Australian agriculture from hitchhiker pests.
Written by Judy Kennedy
Monday, 31 October 2022

Innovation hub AgriFutures growᴬᴳ⋅ plans to make Australia the agtech capital of the Southern Hemisphere
Agriculture is a critical part of the Australian economy, with the country’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry sector valued at $69 billion and growing.
Thursday, 17 November 2022

Universities encouraged to join AgriFutures growᴬᴳ⋅ as report reveals investment boom in research commercialisation
AgriFutures Australia is urging organisations to join its online platform growᴬᴳ⋅ to extend their networks in the investment community even further.
Friday, 18 November 2022

Melbourne inventors create ‘nature-identical’ Beluga caviar from eggs
Eco Caviar has produced a caviar alternative with the rich taste and mouthfeel of the prized Beluga and is seeking investment to validate product.
Wednesday, 23 November 2022

AU$1 million sought for marine microalgae to droughtproof protein supply
Qponics is seeking impact investors to support the development of microalgae production complex in NSW and scale sustainable oil and protein production in Australia.
Thursday, 24 November 2022

Young Farmer of the Year behind new social media app for the agricultural community
Emma Ayliffe and Heath McWhirter at Summit Ag are looking for investors to take YackerApp to the next level a social media app for agriculture.
Friday, 25 November 2022

MLA seeks global solution providers to enhance Australia’s red meat supply chain
Seeking interest from collaborators with solutions to measure value characteristics from productivity, welfare and eating quality to marbling potential in live animals.
Written by Casey Dunn
Thursday, 1 December 2022

How marine algae can help droughtproof agriculture
Qponics who developed marine microalgae solution is now seeking a $1m bridging round to scale the co-production of protein-rich food ingredients and high-value oils.
Monday, 5 December 2022