Ten Australian innovators selected to solve industry challenges

The development of industry-led solutions for Australian horticulture is one step closer with the launch of the first Build phase of the Australian-Grown Innovation initiative – a program designed by Hort Innovation Frontiers to deliver real impact for Australian horticulture.  Following the successful Incubate phase in July and August, the Build phase will see a…

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Map of Australia with the logos of the Australian Grown Innovation cohort.

Inaugural Australian-Grown Innovation ‘Incubate’ cohort named at Hort Connections

Today the first cohort of Australian-Grown Innovation ‘Incubate’ participants was announced at a Hort Connections breakfast in Brisbane. This follows the launch of the program in March this year, which saw 72 participants from across the horticulture supply chain involved in engagement sessions held around the country. The ‘Incubate’ cohort, which is made up of 14 growers, will participate…

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Brett Fifield CEO Hort Innovation speaking at Hort Connections

Call for start-ups to help Australian farmers curb costs

As fruit, vegetable and nut growers face challenging economic conditions and a drop in consumption, grower-owned not-for-profit research and development company, Hort Innovation, today announced it will activate $60M of investment into early-stage startups to drive positive change. Through a partnership with Artesian, a leading alternative and impact investing firm, the new Hort Innovation Venture…

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