Unlocking the future of agriculture.

This virtual series delivered by Cicada GrowLab in collaboration with evoke^AG. will run from February to March 2021. This series will arm founders with the foundational knowledge they’ll need to build a strong, investable agtech business. We’ll plant entrepreneurial seeds in early stage innovators' minds and open new avenues for engagement.

They’ll learn real-world skills, connect with industry experts and hear from growers and founders alike. Each week, we’ll bring together some of the best minds in the industry to teach founders how they can change their mindset to focus on delivering innovative solutions to those that need it the most. We’ll also run mentor office hours — drop-in virtual sessions where people can connect directly with our network of highly curated mentors.

The Startup Network aims to build the networks and capability of Australian agtech startups to support adoption of new technology for farmers. The Startup Network will be delivered by AgriStart in collaboration with evoke^AG. and will run from April to July 2021.

Founders will hear from industry experts through interactive online webinars and networking events, focused on agtech adoption and connecting key players in the agtech supply chain. Selected high potential, early stage startups will also receive individual mentoring and the opportunity to participate in a virtual showcase event and receive a professionally produced video promoting their business.

A platform for Australian and international early stage startups to showcase their agrifood tech products to an international audience and highlight the cutting edge innovation in the agrifood tech ecosystem. This platform is a pitch for customers or for investment, depending on the founders needs and a chance for founders to expand their networks and customer base.

Stay tuned for more information and the application timeline in 2021.

A platform for Australian and international scaleups whose agrifood tech products are solving global problems facing the Australian agricultural sector and are looking to elevate their company and create new market opportunities.

This stream will see founders showcasing their companies during a pitch presentation, and provides the ultimate opportunity for the startups to expand their customer base.

Startup Alley will take pride of place in the heart of evoke^AG. 2022, a hive of activity with founders showcasing their agrifood technology to the agricultural ecosystem in an exhibition style booth.

Startup Alley provides an opportunity to accelerate dynamic new ideas into the market by giving entrepreneurs exposure to local and international investors, corporates, government, producers, researchers, and fellow founders.

The Investor Dinner offers investment-ready startups who have previously raised capital in funding rounds or in some instances bootstrapped their company to where it is today, to pitch to a room full of domestic and international investors over an intimate dinner, and networking drinks.

The event is an exclusive event on the eve of evoke^AG., and offers the chance to facilitate conversations and connections between international and local investors and agrifood tech founders.

Learn from innovative founders who are finding solutions to agritech challenges, hear insights from industry professionals and discover the insiders advice from investors.

Search through the directory of forward-thinking founders and companies solving global agricultural challenges.