
Plant Vitality Accelerator
Applications open from 10th February - 17th March.
The Accelerator Program for Problem-Solvers in Agriculture
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM
Accelerate your plant health innovation with expert mentorship, real-world validation, and direct industry connections to help bring your solution to market faster.
Gain access to agribusiness experts, researchers, and growers who can provide valuable insights, partnerships, and feedback to refine and scale your innovation.
Develop a compelling pitch and present your solution to investors, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, opening doors to funding and commercialisation opportunities.
Learn the essentials of securing investment, refining your business model, and positioning your solution for long-term financial success.
Join a powerful ecosystem of agribusiness professionals, research institutions, and investors who can support your journey and help accelerate your growth.
Participate in structured learning sessions covering commercialisation strategies, financial planning, market validation, and key skills for scaling your business.
Boost your profile through media coverage, industry events, and strategic marketing opportunities designed to position you as a leader in plant vitality innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
Through this accelerator, we seek technologies that improve crop health and plant vitality to benefit Australian grain growers.
The focus commodities are grains, pulses, and oilseeds, with solutions that complement growers’ commitment to responsible farming.
Technology focus areas include:
- Disease control & biosecurity – Strengthening crop protection and resilience.
- Optimising crop nutrition & soil health – Enhancing soil quality and nutrient efficiency.
- Unlocking plant potential – Maximising crop performance and yield.
- Transforming input efficiency – Reducing waste and improving resource use.
- Systems integration – Connecting technologies for smarter, data-driven farming.
You should apply if:
- You’re developing a solution that improves crop health and plant vitality.
- You have a minimum viable product (MVP), prototype, or research with industry potential.
- You’re committed to collaborating with industry and scaling your impact.
- You’re ready to validate, refine, and commercialise your solution.
Program Timeline
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12-week program
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Hear It From Them
“The Hub have great relevant experience and have brought a wealth of information in personally and with the presenters. I recommend for anyone serious about scaling a new business or revamping an old one.”
Shane Fitzgerald
Director, Metagen
Jerome Leray
Managing Director, InFarm
Ryan Skamp
Founder, SKAN Farming Logistics
Express your Interest Now
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 17TH MARCH
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