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Plant Vitality Accelerator

Your solution, accelerated.
This program is supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
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

IS THIS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR YOU?

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

5th Feb

APPLICATIONS OPEN

17th Mar

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

23rd April

12-week program

28th Aug

showcase EVENT

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

“This program has accelerated our commercialisation path and increased the adoption velocity of our solutions. AgriBusiness Connect is building meaningful connections between innovators and corporate operations for the benefit of the industry.”

Jerome Leray
Managing Director, InFarm

“Working with the team and mentors gave us valuable feedback and thoughtful challenges. In the startup space, it’s common to get easy agreements, but having experienced perspectives pushed our thinking to grow our start up.”

Ryan Skamp
Founder, SKAN Farming Logistics

Express your Interest Now

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 17TH MARCH

Fill out the form below to express your interest in participating in AgriBusiness Connect’s Plant Vitality Program powered by GRDC.

What stage of growth best describes your business? *
Business one-liner description (30 words or less) *
Describe your core solution or product (200 words or less) *
Discuss your unique value proposition (200 words or less) *
Describe your target customer (150 words or less) *
Discuss any unique IP used (150 words or less) *
Discuss any partnerships/collaborations/activities undertaken to develop your solution to date (150 words or less) *
Is the business planning to raise investment capital in the next 12 months? *
How does your solution improve crop health and plant vitality? (200 words or less) *
Does your solution complement Australian grain growers and their commitment to responsible farming? *
How does your solution benefit Australian grain growers? *
Have you completed an accelerator program before? *
What do you hope to achieve from completing the 12-week GroundUp Program? *
How did you hear about the AgriBusiness Connect 2025 Plant Vitality Accelerator program? *
Please upload a pitch deck/sales deck (PDF Only)