Beanstalk AgTech

📢 Only less than 7 days away to our next WA AgTech Meetup! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gQx6iqBV Learn about the unique challenges that Western Australia based agtech startups face, critical Intellectual Property considerations for innovations, and effective strategies to bring research to market.   Meet the Panelists:  🌱Bec Hopper, Managing Director of resonAg Pty Ltd. A deep tech company bringing complex measurements to agriculture. resonAg will enable you to take an MRI of your farm, giving you the moisture content, fertiliser content and carbon content of your soil. 🌱Tom Hammond, Team Lead of Commercialisation at Curtin University. The Commercialisation team works closely with Curtin researchers to assess the commercial viability of their novel concepts and inventions, and the best method of bringing them to market. 🌱Dr Sofie De Meyer, CEO of MALDIID. One-stop shop for biological market success. Your trusted partner for entering the market with your biofertilizers, biostimulants and biocontrol products. 🌱Dr Stefan Paterson, Principal of Integrated IP. An independent firm based in Perth and is made up of some of Australia's leading patent attorneys & business advisers. Areas of expertise include biotechnology, chemistry and food, space technologies and more. Facilitated by: Jolien Paalman, Principal of Beanstalk AgTech.   This event offers a chance to connect with industry leaders and potential collaborators while exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation. For those unable to join us in-person, register here to make sure you don’t miss all the action: https://lnkd.in/gQx6iqBV   📆 Date: Wednesday, 26th March 🕒 Time: Arrive from 5.30pm onwards. Event begins at 5.45pm (AWST) 🎫 Cost: Free 📍 Venue: Conference Room, St Catherine's College, UWA, 2 Park Road, Crawley WA 6009 #WAAgTechMeetup #WestTechFest #AgTech #Innovation

🚨APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 24TH MARCH🚨   Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level?    The NFF’s Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program is your chance to step up, connect, and grow!    What’s in store?  ✨ Immersive 3-day leadership retreat in Canberra  🤝 One-on-one mentorship with industry leaders  🎯 Personal and professional goal-setting 🌾  Engagement with ag industry changemakers  🌟 A lifelong network of like-minded women in ag Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!    📅 Apply now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gghRqgwB    This program is supported by 29 amazing partners.

🚨 Last Call! Applications Close TODAY! 🚨 Global Innovators—this is your final chance to tackle brewery wastewater challenges with #PropaGATE! Beanstalk AgTech, in partnership with the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia and the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (#WADroughtHub) at Grower Group Alliance, #PropaGATE is a bold innovation program tackling agricultural wastewater challenges.  🌎 We are looking for: ✔️ Proven, cost-effective wastewater solutions ✔️ Businesses ready to scale globally ✔️ Companies eager to expand into Australia 🔥 What’s in it for you? ✅ All-expenses-paid trip to Perth ✅ Connect with top WA brewers & industry leaders ✅ Access cutting-edge facilities at Food Innovation Precinct WA 📅 Apply NOW—before it’s too late! → https://lnkd.in/gsAkSb_Y #AgTechInnovation #SustainableBrewing #WasteWaterManagement #FutureDroughtFund

🚀 Think you’re too late? Think again. The Drought Resilience Lab supports startups at a range of stages - from those refining their business model to those already running trials or landing early customers. Whether you’re building your Minimum Viable Product, or already selling but not quite at scale, we can help! We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all programs. Over 12 weeks, we work hand-in-hand with you to: ✅ Refine your business model and commercialisation strategy ✅ Get introductions to key talent to help build out your foundational team ✅ Navigate regulation and industry hurdles ✅ Connect with the ag sector to line up customer, partners, or pilot opportunities ✅ Get investor-ready for securing your commercial pathway If you’re an #agtech startup, this is your opportunity to gain expert #support, curated #connections, and a potential path to our Venture-in-Residence program, with up to $250K in additional support. And the best part? It’s completely #free and non-dilutive. 📅 Applications for Cohort 3 are open until this #Sunday 16th March, 9 PM AEDT. 📢 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gyqYB4ww #DroughtResilience #Innovation #AgTech

Join LaunchVic for a showcase of startups taking on their latest CivVic Labs challenge with Agriculture Victoria.   Ten startups have spent the last six weeks building solutions in farm safety, and at the end of the program, two will secure an additional $35,000 to further develop their innovations.   Register now to: ✅ Meet founders driving change in AgTech ✅ Discover game-changing solutions for the 154,000 people working in Victorian agriculture each day ✅ Be the first to hear about the next CivVic Labs challenge for AgTech entrepreneurs going live on the night. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gRU3z22z

💧 Drought resilience is about more than just water availability and water use efficiency. It’s about building financial resilience, creating smarter supply chains, improving mental health, protecting the soil microbiome, strengthening biosecurity efforts, and more. 💡 In fact, you might be working on drought resilience without even realising it! Many solutions that support agriculture, climate adaptation, and rural communities are actually critical to drought resilience—even if they weren’t designed with drought in mind. 👀 If you’re an #agtech #founder, entrepreneurial #researcher, or industry #disruptor building a game-changing solution, Beanstalk’s Drought Resilience Lab can help you with: ✅ A 12-week, hands-on program designed to get you market-ready. ✅ Tailored coaching, expert masterclasses, and industry connections. ✅ No fees, zero equity taken. ✅ The opportunity to be selected as a Venture-in-Residence and receive up to $250K worth of support. 📅 Applications for Cohort 3 are now open! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gxrAfkFi 🚀 Final applications close this Sunday, 16th March, at 9 PM AEDT. #AgTech #DroughtResilience #Innovation

❤️ We’re always excited for our #Showcase Events! For us, it’s the moment we see the progress our innovators have made in just 12 weeks of the Drought Resilience Lab. 🚀 For them, it’s a high-impact platform - a chance to pitch in front of investors, agribusiness leaders, and industry experts. It’s where doors open to funding, customers, and partnerships. If you want the opportunity to be on that stage, applications for Cohort 3 are now open! 👉 Apply now before applications close on Sunday, 16th March, 9 PM AEDT: https://lnkd.in/gxrAfkFi #DroughtVentureStudio #AgTech #Innovation #DroughtResilience Sarah Preston (SwabTec), Bec Hopper (resonAg Pty Ltd), Amir Orangi (AquaTerra), DING ZHANG (EcoPeroxy), Ryan Skamp (SKAN Farming), Dr Mark Dunn (Landmark Automation Pty Ltd), Joerg Rockstroh (X42 Monitoring™) and Samuel Aubin (AgX).

📢 Join us at the upcoming #WAAgTechMeetup and dive deep into the world of commercialising agricultural research. Learn about the unique challenges that #WesternAustralia based #agtech startups face, critical Intellectual Property (IP) considerations for innovations, and effective strategies to bring research to market. 👉 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eNC_z-cX 📅 Wednesday, 26th March | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM AWST 📍 Conference Room, St Catherine’s College, UWA, 2 Park Road, Crawley WA 6009 Meet the Panellists: 🌱Bec Hopper, Managing Director of resonAg Pty Ltd. A deep tech company bringing complex measurements to agriculture. resonAg will enable you to take an MRI of your farm, giving you the moisture content, fertiliser content and carbon content of your soil. 🌱Dr Tom Hammond, Team Lead of Commercialisation at Curtin University. The Commercialisation team works closely with Curtin researchers to assess the commercial viability of their novel concepts and inventions, and the best method of bringing them to market.   🌱Dr Sofie De Meyer, CEO of MALDIID. One-stop shop for biological market success. Your trusted partner for entering the market with your biofertilizers, biostimulants and biocontrol products.   🌱Dr Stefan Paterson, Principal of Integrated IP. An independent firm based in Perth and is made up of some of Australia's leading patent attorneys & business advisers. Areas of expertise include biotechnology, chemistry and food, space technologies and more. 🚀 This event offers a chance to connect with industry leaders and potential collaborators while exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation. 💻 For those unable to join us in-person, register for livestreaming to make sure you don't miss all the action. #WAAgTechMeetup #WestTechFest #AgTech #Innovation

🚀 Big News: $250K + 8 Months of Support for Drought Resilience Innovators! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been inviting researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors to apply for Cohort 3 of the Drought Resilience Lab - our 12-week program for commercialising game-changing drought resilience solutions. But now, we’re taking it one step further… Cohort 3 innovators will now have the opportunity to be selected for Beanstalk’s Venture-in-Residence program . Why is this a game-changer? 💰 Up to $250k worth of support to scale your venture 🗓️ 8 months of hands-on venture-building support 🤝 Direct access to industry expertise and networks We have our first guaranteed Venture-in-Residence place available for a Cohort 3 innovator - and we hope to announce more soon! Check out some of current ventures: https://lnkd.in/g6H6WSxy And because of this incredible new opportunity, we’re extending the application deadline to give more innovators the chance to apply. You now have until 16 March 2025, 9 PM AEDT to submit your application! 🚜 If you’re working on a breakthrough innovation for drought resilience, this is your chance. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gxrAfkFi #DroughtResilience #AgTech

Excited to share my journey with Beanstalk AgTech Being part of this program has been an incredible opportunity to refine our innovation, connect with industry leaders, and explore new ways to tackle challenges in the agtech space. Through the program, we've been able to sharpen our focus on delivering practical solutions—like our rainwater tank monitoring system—that address real-world problems faced by Australian households, farmers, and businesses. The support and insights from the Beanstalk AgTech team have been invaluable in helping us scale our vision and bring smarter, more sustainable technologies to market. A huge thank you to the team at Beanstalk AgTech for their mentorship and to the broader community for the collaborative spirit. Exciting times ahead! I'll drop a link to their website in the comments—definitely worth checking out if you're passionate about driving innovation in agriculture. 🌱