The AgriFutures Agritech Event Sponsorship Program is an initiative designed to support and enhance the Australian agrifood and innovation sector. With a focus on promoting Australian agritech and agricultural innovation, this program seeks to foster commercialisation opportunities, attract investment, and elevate the profile of Australian agritech enterprises. By connecting agritech developers, end users, investors, and research and development organisations, the program will help to build a world-class agritech ecosystem that drives adoption and propels the industry forward. The program will do this by:
Supported by the Australian Government's Support Regional Trade Events measure, the AgriFutures Agritech Event Sponsorship Program serves as a catalyst for regional agricultural events that showcase horticulture, agricultural innovation, and trade opportunities.
AgriFutures Australia is the administrator of this grant process, grant payments and reporting only. Successful recipients will be connected with the Australian Government in order to deliver on the terms and conditions such as speaking opportunities etc.
By participating in the AgriFutures Agritech Event Sponsorship Program, event organisers, agritech developers, and research and development organisations can showcase their innovations, connect with stakeholders, and accelerate the adoption of Australian agritech solutions.
Current grant round:
In round three of the Agritech Events Sponsorship, $600,000 will be administered in the following grant categories:
Application requirements:
| Relevance to Australian agrifood innovation: The event must have a clear focus on agritech and/or agricultural innovation and contribute to the advancement of the Australian agritech industry. |
Organisational capacity: The event organiser should demonstrate the ability to successfully plan and execute the event within the specified timeline. This includes the necessary resources, expertise, and experience to ensure a high-quality event. | Regional impact: Events should be hosted in regional areas of Australia, contributing to the economic benefits of regional communities. | Indigenous involvement:Applicants must consider indigenous involvement in their events and report on how they have achieved engagement with indigenous communities and/or elements at their events. | Potential for commercialisation: The event should demonstrate the potential to drive adoption and commercialisation of Australian agritech. It should provide opportunities for agritech developers, end users, and investors to connect, fostering the creation of business and investment opportunities. |
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