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Check out what's on at AusAgritech

February has been our biggest month yet at AusAgritech, and just this month we've completed and announced some huge projects that will impact the entire agritech ecosystem. In this issue:

  • National Agritech Summit - Recap
  • Have your say on the next topic in the Summit Series
  • Announcement of National Agritech Ecosystem Survey
  • Announcement of National Agritech Awards at evokeAG 2023
  • Ecosystem News
  • Ecosystem Opportunities

Read on for all of the latest news and detailed updates from AusAgritech!

Have you joined our Membership?

From promotion and keynote speaking opportunities to marketing support and first-look at tenders and policy developments, there are a range of benefits to becoming an AusAgritech member. Join AusAgritech - the voice of Agritech in Australia.
National Agritech Summit - Recap
We’re delighted to announce that the inaugural National Agritech Summit was a huge success, with 400+ delegates registering for the event. 

We would like to especially thank our Founding Members, the Agritech Leaders Alliance 
Data FarmingCeres TagAgriWebbFarmbot Monitoring SolutionsBitwise AgronomyAgriDigitalCibo LabsLXMaia Grazing, MAIT IndustriesOptiweighPairtree IntelligencePlatfarmProagricaRegrowSapien TechnologySwarm Farm and The Yield

We would like to also thank our Corporate Partners, 
NABCommonwealth BankCEAT (Centre for Entrepreneurial Agri Technology)NBNBayerRabobank and UPL


Image credit: Gemma Acton, LinkedIn
 
Recording of the event: 
If you would like access to the recording of the Summit, please request the video by response to this email. Please note that the recording is available only to financial members and key partners and for a limited time. 

If you're not a member yet, now is a great time to become one! Your membership will give you exclusive access to the recording of the Summit, as well as a number of other exclusives such as discounts on exhibitions and trade shows, features in our Newsletter, social media and other marketing initiatives, opportunities to feature in nation-wide and state-wide publications, opportunities for speaking engagements, case studies, webinars and short courses and more. 

Find out more:
Still on the fence about membership? Or wanting to ask some detailed questions prior to joining with AusAgritech? Book a Meet & Greet with the CEO Tracey Martin and Marketing & Membership Engagement Manager Kara-Glenn Worth here
Have your say on the next topic in our AusAgritech Summit Series 2022!

Off the back of a successful inaugural Summit, we'd love to invite you as members of the wider agritech ecosystem to vote on the topics that matter to you. 

Click on the link above to have your say and contribute to shaping the agritech landscape in Australia. 
Announcement of National Agritech Ecosystem Survey
 
AusAgritech is embarking on one of our biggest projects to date. We are undertaking the vitally important but mammoth task of mapping the entire Agritech ecosystem in Australia.

If you joined us at the National Agritech Summit, you would have heard the news.
This survey is essential for Australia to understand the scope and value of the Agritech ecosystem, and in turn drive targeted action to further build the Agritech sector.

Read more about our developments as they come and register your interest in being a part of the survey here >>  https://lnkd.in/gT8db8Aw
Do you need to enlist the services of AusAgritech?
For non-members or services that do not fall within the tiers, we have prepared this guide that outlines the services available and our areas of expertise and engagement. If you'd like to enlist our help, we would be more than happy to assist you!

Alternatively,
become a member to take advantage of our services as part of your membership package. 
SAVE THE DATE: AusAgritech's AGM will be held at the end of May 2022. 

Keep an eye out for further details as they come! Members are invited to attend the AGM, as well as vote and nominate Board Members. Check out our
Board Appointments page for more information. 

This month, LaunchVic announced their grant program recipients, which will help close to 500 Victorians to launch startups in the Agritech sector:

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Farmers2Founders: Hatch Ideas Pre-Accelerator and a self-paced Online Journey Starter Program for up to 166 emerging AgTech founders.

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Rocket Seeder: 12-week AgTech Seeds Pre-Accelerator Program. The program supports startup creation by bringing together “hybrid” teams of aspiring AgTech entrepreneurs and researchers creating AgTech-applicable IP and know-how at Victorian universities and Publicly Funded Research Organisations.

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SproutX: ten-week Pre-Accelerator Program - 'The Business of Agriculture' with the University of Melbourne. The program will be accepting 154 AgTech entrepreneurs and graduating at least 74 startups across four cohorts.

Thu, 3 March 2022
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM AEDT
 
Learn how to grow your AgTech business idea.
 
Hear from recently funded AgTech Pre Accelerator programs and how you can develop and grow your AgTech business idea. Each of the funded programs will share details on their upcoming program and how founders can benefit from their support, advice, and network. Prior participants of their programs will share their journey from idea to Accelerator to flourishing Startup.  
:point_right: Register to attend the webinar here

Are you going to AgSMART?

AusAgritech are proud to support The AgSMART Expo, which is believed to be the first commercial agtech focused event ever staged in regional Australia. AgSmart will be held on Wednesday 9 - Thursday 10 March 2022. 

If you're attending, you'll be able to see the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI), learn about the potential of big data and the Internet of Things (IoT) technology in farming applications, and view smart farm machinery and equipment.

You'll also be able to speak directly to exhibitors, ranging from the world’s leading machinery manufacturers to the very newest agtech startups.

It's a must-visit event for anyone interested in agtech! Check out the article below for further insights, or visit https://acmruralevents.com.au/agsmartexpo/home for more information!

https://loom.ly/TgUQO50

:point_right: AgSMART Members Bonus!
 
If you are a member of AusAgritech, you can receive a radio promotion package at the expo valued at $280, as part of your AgSMART exhibition. This is available exclusively to AusAgritech members.  

Discounts and bonuses just like this one are just some of the valuable benefits that our members receive. If you're not yet a member of AusAgritech, now is as good a time as any to sign up! You can learn more about becoming a member here

FEATURED NEWS - Weigh to go: the NSW cattle farmer focused on invention


In one way or another, Bill Mitchell has always had an eye on the future of farming. A varied career saw him study for a science degree before moving to trade agricultural commodities and derivatives. And for the past 25 years, Bill has dedicated himself to running a beef production business near Armidale, in northern NSW, with his family.

Throughout that time, his solid background in the science of animal and land management, the business of agriculture and some strong maths skills have helped Bill keep a sharp focus on optimisation and improvement.

It’s also helped him invent the Optiweigh.

As Bill describes the genesis of Optiweigh, a “lightbulb moment” led him to realise how incredibly useful an automated in-paddock weighing system would be, creating, he says, “enormous potential to improve production efficiency and production outcomes”.

Read the full article published online by NAB Agribusiness View 

Article and image credit: NAB Agribusiness View

TJK Capital wants to invest in your agritech business
TJK Capital is a business advisory that specialises in nimble investment solutions for innovative businesses that solve problems.

In 2022, we’re searching for commercialised agritech businesses that are ready to expand into new products and jurisdictions.

If you want investment, an experienced and skilled business partner and the opportunity to grow, contact us at 
alexandra.m@tjkcapital.com.au.
BourkeHood - R&D Tax Incentive
As the AgriTech sector is growing (expected CAGR of 12.1% 2020 - 2027), successfully claiming and maximising funding support is key. The R&D Tax Incentive is available to AgriTech and Agricultural companies that incur a minimum of A$20k expenses on development in a given Financial Year, examples including: 

- Process improvement to increase yield, production efficiency, product quality, etc.
- Development of new or improved methods of livestock production, fertilization, pest control, irrigation, lighting etc.
- Design and development of new or improved machinery, ancillary components, systems, or processes for agricultural machinery.


As part of the R&D scheme, eligible companies can claim up to 43.5% back of their dev costs (in the form of staff salaries, material/consumable costs, utility bills, etc.) and the benefit is seen as either a reduction in the corporation tax (when in profit) or straight cash injection (when at a loss), therefore providing a strategic cashflow management tools that might be particularly useful when scaling or preparing to raise capital.

The deadline to submit the claim (both technical narrative and financial projections) is April 30th, 2022.

BourkeHood's team is happy to have a no-obligation chat to check your preliminary eligibility for the incentive, free of charge - for this,
contact Jason.
Join the AusAgritech Community Slack!
By supporting us you give profile to and support innovations from Agritech - the sector that powers Australia. Why not join our Slack Community? This is a shared and collaborative space where members of the Agritech ecosystem can interact, forge partnerships, share learnings and amplify its voice across Australia and showcase its ingenuity to the world. Please encourage other Agritech businesses to join and connect with this community. You can join here
AusAgritech is motivated to give profile to the Agritech sector, and all members of the ecosystem who occupy this space. Do you have an event coming up in 2022? We would love to feature you on our social media channels, newsletter and promote your event within the Slack community! Email us at marketing@ausagritech.org

You can also check out our Consulting, Marketing & Engagement Services guide for information on how AusAgritech can support your organisation. Alternatively, all of our services are included when you become a Tier 1 or Tier 2 member.

 

Who's Hiring?


CropX is looking for a Sales and Business Development Manager

AgriWebb are hiring across multiple positions

Winely are looking for On Call Support: Coonawarra Region, Success Engineer

FreshChain Systems are looking for Full Stack Developer & Operations Specialist

Mobble are looking for a Farmer Success Manager and a Backend Developer
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