AgriFutures Australia has announced the first set of events funded under the $1.5 million Agritech Events Sponsorship Program.
The program supports Australian agritech events promoting agricultural innovation and trade prospects.
Assistant Secretary at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Alison Curran stated that agritech events promote Australia’s expertise in innovation, sustainability, and research.
“These grants are a great opportunity for regional Australian communities and agritech developers to showcase their innovations and technology,” Curran said. “They recognise the unique contribution agritech makes to the agriculture sector.”
According to her, innovation will unlock significant opportunities in the agriculture sector, including new products, markets, value-adding avenues, and sustainable practices.
The grant round winners have been chosen for events scheduled for the 2023-24 financial year, which includes:
- Digital Agrifood Summit
- SparkLabs Cultiv8 2023 Clean Technology Showcase
- Australian National Field Days
- FoodTech Tasmania Industry Demo, Investor Sneak Peak, Demo Day Showcase
- Dairy Robots Demystified
- AGtivate Regional Innovation series
- Gatton AgTech Showcase
The program is part of the Australian Government’s $12.3 million in regional trade events, of which $2 million is set aside expressly for agritech events. This includes the AgriTech Event Sponsorship Program.
