Round the World - Australia

We’re travelling Round the World with a digital flight to Australia and AgriFutures growᴬᴳ.

From hosting the largest showcase of innovation in the southern hemisphere to offering government backed investment and innovation challenges; Australia is ‘open for business’ when it comes to domestic and international scaleups, research partners and investors engaging with the Australian ecosystem.

Over the last four years, Australian Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) have launched VC funds, innovation challenges and acceleration programs offering domestic and international researchers and scaleups the opportunity to work with Australian industry and address the challenge they face.

Join the AgriFutures growᴬᴳ team as they introduce you to Australian Research and Development Corporations (RDCs), highlight the challenges and needs from producers in Australia, delve into the journey of a UK startup and their pathway to landing innovation in Australia, and get an insider look at what’s in store for evokeᴬᴳ. 2026 - the southern hemisphere’s largest showcase of innovation.

In this session, you will meet:

• growᴬᴳ: Senior Manager, David Lord

• Hort Innovation: Head of Investment Growth & Commercial, Jesse Reader

• Dairy Australia: Head of Innovation, Emily Samyue and Principal Scientist, John Penry

• evokeᴬᴳ: Senior Manager, Angela Wakeman.

During the event we will discuss:

• The Australian agrifood innovation ecosystem

• Hort Innovation and the challenges for horticulture in Australia

• Dairy Australia and the challenges for dairy producers in Australia

• evokeᴬᴳ 2026 and how to get involved.

About AgriFutures growᴬᴳ

AgriFutures growᴬᴳ⋅ is the platform for Australian and global agrifood innovation. Explore research, technology, and commercialisation opportunities in one place. Connect with a diverse ecosystem including researchers, investors, and startups and discover funding avenues, list projects, and engage with over 400 organisations.

A scaleup’s guide to Australia’s agritech and foodtech ecosystem

A researcher’s guide to Australia’s agriculture and food ecosystem

Cost

All online events are free for Agri-TechE member organisations (including students and staff of universities). Members need to login or register for an account to access the free ticket. 

Event price for non-members is £30 (ex. VAT). Learn more about the benefits of Agri-TechE membership.