Western Sydney University: Opportunity for Agribusinesses to Join the Agri Tech Precinct
Opportunity for
- Western is seeking Expressions of Interest from innovative companies from the following areas to join Stage 1 of the Agri Tech Precinct:
- Food production
- Biotech and biosecurity
- Food science and nutrition
- Novel processing
- Agribusiness
- Enviro and bio sciences
- Engineering and business
- Supply chain
- Technology
- Logistics
- Transport
- Marketing
Opportunity description
Western’s Agri Tech Precinct will be a world-leading hub of innovation, research, incubation and production to advance sustainable and resilient food systems. It will be the focal point of a diverse ecosystem of collaboration and partnerships across the food chain, involving investors, agri-tech developers, knowledge partners and resource input providers.
The Precinct will bring together a diverse mix of uses, including research and commercial enterprise, and providing infrastructure to foster an innovation ecosystem including:
- Industry-led research programs
- Incubator hubs to enable prototyping and industry-led innovation
- Industry collaboration to provide Work Integrated Learning experiences for students.
- Amenity and infrastructure for students, community, and industry.
- Shared infrastructure to enable a circular economy
- A mix of large food industries, growers, supply chain, technology and start up industry partnerships
Leverage our knowledge, boost your potential, and access a skilled labour force!
Current opportunity
Stage 1 is now available for lease, with a commercial and economic focus. Future stages are anticipated to enhance the commercial opportunity whilst establishing a research and academic presence.
The Stage 1 Concept Plan is designed to accommodate a diversity of uses with layout options available from 2000sqm to 5 hectares.
Our ambition is to bring together Western’s research and scientific expertise with a range of strategic industry partnerships to achieve outcomes that benefit the region.
We are seeking expressions of interest from industry partners to join the Precinct. Key offerings include:
- Prime location for local and global markets including proximity to the new Western Sydney International Airport
- Access to a skilled workforce and educational opportunities
- Harness our research excellence and unleash innovation
- Carbon neutral precinct
Key benefits to your business:
- Accelerate your success by co-locating with leading research and industry innovators
- Access to world-leading researchers and educational opportunities
- Partner with complementary industries to develop leading solutions that drive higher yields
- Deliver shared economic, social and innovation outcomes
Opportunity background
As a world-class university, Western is globally recognised for our research strengths and innovations in teaching. That's why international students from over 70 countries choose to study at Western Sydney University every year. World University Rankings.
Watch WSU Agritech Precinct video here.