"HARVEST delivered program excellence in terms of its structure and delivery, and was led by knowledgeable and professional people. The main benefits were how to generate and deliver a succinct and relevant pitch to investors; business planning and financial management skills; and the networking. We were given the resources to develop a clear vision and pathway forward for the business, and to formalise and document this to know where we are as a business and where we want to go.
Founder, Technol
“HARVEST accelerated the development of MyFARMSMART from our complex excel model into a simplified digital platform. HARVEST gave me the knowledge required to grow a business, the opportunity to meet and connect with useful contacts, increased my capacity to manage marketing and promotion. We gained the expertise and relevant networks required to commercialise our product.”
Founder, MyFARMSMART
From early stage startups, to small to medium enterprises.
The program is free for successful applicants. HARVEST is unique as a program delivered on a sponsorship model which takes no fees or equity from participants. This model attracts the highest quality of applicants and helps deliver significant outcomes by ensuring all companies are provided the same level of support.
Participants will be expected to attend at least 80% of the program activities. Dates are included in the application form. To discuss any availability and accessibility issues please contact [email protected]
The HARVEST cohort will include a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 businesses to ensure curated individual support is provided, and peer to peer learning.
Business Development Manager, Investment Services, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Our HARVEST alumni have been successful in opening commercialisation pathways with new customers and securing major supply agreements, new partners, mergers, capital investment, grant funding, media exposure, awards, acceptance into national programs and international exposure e.g. Austrade landing pads.
AgriStart is the agri branch of Innovation Cluster, one of the leading providers of startup and SME acceleration in Australia. Our team are passionate about agriculture and supporting innovations on-farm, connecting potential investment into Australian innovation and facilitating collaboration in the agricultural sector.
From 2018-2022, AgriStart has delivered 5 Agtech Accelerator programs with 52 organisations and 75 individuals participating, with >60 mentors/guest speakers. The program has been instrumental in activating the Agtech sector in WA, with >1000 attendees participating in sector networking, showcase and events.