AgriFutures Agritech Event Sponsorship Program – Australia

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:

• Providing opportunities to promote Australian agritech and agricultural innovation, and connect agritech developers with their end users and investors.
• Foster the creation of commercialisation opportunities to help drive adoption of Australian agritech.
• Support extension of Australian agritech to attract domestic and international investment and interest.
• Raise the profile of Australian agritech enterprises.

Supported by the Australian Government’s Support Regional Trade Events measure and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the AgriFutures Agritech Event Sponsorship Program serves as a catalyst for regional agricultural events that showcase horticulture, agricultural innovation, and trade opportunities.

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.

Funding Information

• Round one: $300,000 to administer for events running between 30 September – 31 March 2024.
• Applicants can nominate to receive funding of $50,000 or $25,000 each to host events between 30 September 2023 and 28 February 2024.

Who can apply?

• Event organisers in regional Australia that are hosting agricultural events with an agritech and/or agricultural innovation focus.
• Agritech developers who are wanting to host functions to showcase their innovations and technology to end users and/or investors.
• Research and development organisations who are wanting to host functions to showcase their innovations and technology to end users and/or investors.
• Events must consider indigenous involvement and must report on how this was achieved.
• Events who have already received funding from the Supporting Regional Trade Events measure are not eligible to receive this grant, however sideline events run separately to the overarching event may be considered.

Events Requirements

Events must adhere to:

• Must deliver sponsored events between 30 September 2023 – 31 March 2024.
• Must provide opportunities for the Australian Government’s involvement as outlined in the terms and conditions of the sponsorship program.
• Must commit to submitting a milestone report to AgriFutures Australia no later than 30 days post-event. The report should detail the outcomes, impact, and any commercialisation opportunities that have arisen from the event as well as how the grant funds were spent.

Selection Criteria

• 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.
• 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.
• Regional impact: Events should be hosted in regional areas of Australia, contributing to the economic benefits of regional communities.
• Indigenous involvement: Events must consider indigenous involvement and report on how they have achieved engagement with indigenous communities and/or elements at their events.
• 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.

For more information, visit AgriFutures Australia.