Agritech Activator

Introducing Agritech Scout! Agritech Scout is a new, innovative toolkit where agritech companies, researchers and investors can find innovation resources and find new partners to drive collaboration across New Zealand’s agritech ecosystem. Agritech Scout is the one-stop shop to find: 💸 Finance & Guidance: Find grants, financial support and investment opportunities that meet your specific needs. 👨💻 Navigate & Network: Explore a comprehensive database of agritech companies, researchers, grower organisations and corporates across New Zealand. 🔬 Research & Experts: Connect with expert organisations and funded agritech projects for the latest research. 🐮 Prototype & Demonstrate: Locate farms and sites where you can trial your technology. Check out Agritech Scout here: https://lnkd.in/d9fyqmWJ

Mountain Club Queenstown is home to a community of entrepreneurs creating positive impact in Central Otago. They are passionate about developing deeper connections and partnerships with industry leaders, and so is the perfect place to kick-off our two-day immersion. Join us at the Mountain Club Queenstown on our first-ever domestic immersion, Agritech: Innovating Towards Sustainability, this May. We will meet with a range of innovative farmers and growers that all have a laser focus on sustainability. You’ll have the opportunity to connect, share knowledge and learn from other like-minded agritech companies, growers and industry representatives. Spaces are limited - secure your tickets now at: https://lnkd.in/gsw4mKqN

🎉 Congratulations to Metrovate and Sprout Agritech on this investment into Metrovate's precision fertiliser. It's awesome to see homegrown biostimulant technology gain traction and investor attention, especially after seeing for ourselves the explosion of interest in biologicals at last year's Salinas Summit. The global opportunity here is massive - we're looking forward to seeing Metrovate take on the world!

🍃 Tinwald Farm focuses on the biology of soils and how they interact within the ecosystem. They take great care to protect their biggest asset, the soil. They follow a science-led approach to improve soil ecology and performance with sustainability being a key focus. This May, we're very excited to be visiting Tinwald Farm on our first-ever domestic immersion, Agritech: Innovating Towards Sustainability. We will meet with a range of innovative farmers and growers that all have a laser focus on sustainability. You’ll have the opportunity to connect and learn from other like-minded agritech companies, growers and industry representatives. Spaces are limited - secure your tickets now at: https://lnkd.in/gsw4mKqN

Peregrine Estate is an organic, family-run vineyard that employs a holistic approach, integrating crop and livestock farming to vineyard management. The goal is to create a closed system in which all inputs come off the land and are recycled back after the wine is made - with the only additional input being water.  Join us in visiting Peregrine Estate - Bendigo on our first-ever domestic immersion, Agritech: Innovating Towards Sustainability, this May. We will meet with a range of innovative farmers and growers that all have a laser focus on sustainability. You’ll have the opportunity to connect and learn from other like-minded agritech companies, growers and industry representatives. Spaces are limited - secure your tickets now at:  https://lnkd.in/gsw4mKqN

For two innovators developing drone technology in their Auckland garage, a distant volcanic archipelago was far from their radar. But when Samuel Vye and Cameron Baker, co-founders of Envico Technologies, a breakthrough environmental tech company, found themselves spearheading an aerial baiting project in the Galapagos, they carved themselves a valuable niche. Envico have had an incredible journey so far, with even more on the horizon! Read all about their journey on our website 👇 PS Congratulations are also due to Envico for being named as finalists in the Kamupene Māori o te Tau (Māori Company of the Year) category at this year's NZ Hi-Tech Awards! ✨

“Streamline your offering, find your product-market fit, and prioritise market immersions,”- Eitan Dan. New Zealand’s AI-based agronomic farm management system, CropX , says streamlining your offering, product-market fit, and making the most of Callaghan Innovation's market immersions are the key to quality acquisitions. This comes after CropX acquired prominent Australian digital irrigation solutions provider Green Brain for an undisclosed sum. Read more on their success and how your agritech business can follow suit on the Agritech Activator website.

Are you ready to delve into the vibrant world of Australia's horticulture market? Join us for our upcoming Melbourne Hort Market Immersion from Wednesday 29 May to Monday 3 June! This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the Australian, particularly the Victorian, market. Throughout the immersion, we'll visit a diverse range of companies in the horticulture sector, each offering innovative insights into their industry: Agriculture Victoria: Delivers innovation for economic growth in Victoria's agriculture sector. Tahbilk Estate: Victoria's oldest family-owned vineyard. Tatura SmartFarm: Australia’s leading horticulture SmartFarm research facility. Gaia Project Australia Pty Ltd: A start-up agtech company that is dedicated to creating sustainable food production solutions. CSIRO Food Innovation Centre: The most extensive food innovation provider to industry in Australia. Fresh Select (Aust) Pty Ltd: One of Australia's largest lettuce and brassica farmers. 👉 Plus more! This immersive experience sets the stage for the Hort Connections 2024 Trade Show & Conference (Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 June) and the AusAgritech Investor Showcase (6 June), providing invaluable networking opportunities and industry insights. This is the last chance to grab your tickets ($1200+GST). Co-funding is available for eligible companies. For more information on ticket prices, inclusions, our innovative hosts and to purchase your tickets, please visit our website (link is in the comments below) or feel free to contact Sophie Rebbeck directly. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the Australian horticulture market. Secure your spot today and join us on the Melbourne Hort Market Immersion! 🐨

As New Zealand’s first climate positive farm, technology plays a critical role in helping Lake Hāwea Station achieve their awesome sustainability goals, including protecting waterways, introducing regenerative farming practices, and restoring biodiversity. Join us in visiting Lake Hāwea Station on our first-ever domestic immersion, Agritech: Innovating Towards Sustainability, this May. We will meet with a range of innovative farmers and growers that all have a laser focus on sustainability. You’ll have the opportunity to connect and learn from other like-minded agritech companies, growers and industry representatives. Spaces are limited - secure your tickets now at: https://lnkd.in/gsw4mKqN

Look to join the LandWISE Conference on the 15-16 May in the Hawkes Bay. Great line up of speakers and opportunity to connect and learn about how they are rebuilding their soils and the important role technology has to play.