SparkLabs Cultiv8

Have you read about our 2024 cohort yet? If not, our recent feature in Food & Drink Business is your cue! From brewing palm oil alternatives with yeast to slashing cattle methane emissions, this year's founders are focused on delivering solutions that support a productive and sustainable food system. With over $750 million raised and 750+ jobs created globally by our alumni, we're humbled to see the real-world impact of our program. Curious to learn more? Dive into the full story of our 2024 cohort here: https://lnkd.in/g8gqb6_u #AgTech #FoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #AustralianAgriculture

There's no denying Orange is a powerhouse in agri-food tech! We're thrilled to be regionally located, nurturing innovations in Aussie agriculture and playing our part in building a sustainable food system. As we expand, the future of agri-food tech looks bright, and we're excited about its potential to boost productivity and prosperity in the industry. Thank you to Andrew Norris for attending our showcase and highlighting the progress of SparkLabs Cultiv8. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCEnVRu4 #AgTech #FoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #AustralianAgriculture

Check out PRIME7's report covering two of the companies in this year's SparkLabs Cultiv8 CleanTech Program. Stuart Gunzburg from Nitronic discusses decentralising fertiliser production to address price volatility, enhance food security, and reduce emissions in Australia. Francois Visser of Carbon Friendly explains the importance of soil health and how their company is rewarding farmers for sustainable practices.x Our Program Director, Tiffany Holland, emphasises how this year's cohort are delivering a triple benefit, adding value to producers, consumers and the environment. A special thank you to Lauren Evans for the coverage of these innovative companies and their potential to support the agricultural. Want to know more? You can delve into these exciting companies, along with our other 2024 participants here: https://lnkd.in/g5SJGbuK #agritech #foodtech #cleantech #fertiliser #carbon #emissions

We're thrilled to share the success of our 2024 Showcase & Future Food Dinner, held on Wednesday in Orange. This year's event, themed 'People & Purpose,' marked our largest regional gathering to date, uniting passionate agri-food tech advocates from investment, industry, and government. Congratulations to our outstanding presenting companies and founders: • Alkiira Therapeutics - Niall Blair • Bovotica - Andrew Leech • Carbon Friendly - Francois Visser • Levur - Tom Collier • Nitronic - Stuart Gunzburg • NonTox - John Garrett • PyxGlobal - Zachary Zeus • TeraMax - Andrew Logan • Unibaio - Matias Figliozzi We were privileged to host a panel featuring Edwina Beveridge (Blantyre Farms) and Greg Quinn (Grove Fruit Juice), who shared valuable perspectives on practical approaches to on-farm change and the economics of sustainability. Their insights highlighted the need to balance innovation and pragmatism in the agri-food sector. A big thank you to our wonderful industry delegates and partners for their contributions: • Sam Brown (Agricultural Innovation Australia) • Piers Hogarth-Scott (Deloitte) • Rhys Pirie (Meat & Livestock Australia) • Anthony Hawes (AgBiTech) • Patrick Hutchinson (Australian Meat Industry Council) • Melissa Sellen (NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water) • Carolynne James (NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) • Kristin Westlake 韦思婷 (The Continuum Partners) Special appreciation to Tiffany Holland (emcee), Andrew Logan (panel moderator), and Malcolm Nutt and Jonathon Quigley for the successful completion of our 6th accelerator cohort. We're immensely grateful to our major sponsor, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, for their support of the 2024 Showcase. We're always seeking passionate founders with purposeful technologies that enhance food production, distribution, and consumption. If you're developing innovative solutions in the agri-food tech space, we'd love to hear from you and welcome you to our thriving community. #AgriTech #FoodTech #CleanTech #Innovation #Showcase

SparkLabs Cultiv8 was pleased to be involved in the SABRE Alliance Summit in Adelaide. It was also good to see Portfolio company ExoFlare and Adrian Turner feature.

The KPMG Nature Positive Challenge now open and is seeking startups in nature regeneration and sustainable food systems. Finalists receive $50K in expert advisory support, with the winner claiming a $100K cash prize. Eligibility: • Based in Australia, Fiji, or PNG • Market-ready and scalable • Driving the regenerative economy or sustainable food systems Apply by November 8, 11:59 PM AEDT: https://lnkd.in/gE94Hvv5 KPMG Australia KPMG High Growth Ventures #NaturePositiveChallenge #NatureRegeneration #SustainableFoodSystems

AgriFutures evokeAG's Agventure Downunder Program offers a fantastic opportunity for international startups to discover the Australian market. Don't miss today's webinar to learn how you can apply and supercharge your Australian expansion! The webinar will dive into: 🌱 An overview of AgriFutures evokeAG and the Startup Program 🌱 Agventure Downunder Program details — what it is, who can apply, and the benefits it offers 🌱 The application process, step-by-step 🌱 A live Q&A session to answer all your burning questions 📅 Date: Thursday, 3 October ⏰ Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm AEST Can't attend? Register to receive the recording. 📧 Register to learn how you can be part of Agventure Downunder 2025: https://lnkd.in/gq6E8GdV

It was great to see Packamama's innovative wine bottles in action on the bottling line at Tamburlaine Organic Wines during a recent site visit. These eco-flat bottles, made from 100% recycled PET, are revolutionising traditional wine bottles in the industry by conserving space, reducing weight, and minimising energy use to lower carbon emissions. With Tamburlaine's longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility, the Packamama bottles are an excellent fit for their Lizard Drinking wine range. #sustainablepackaging #wineinnovation #carbonfootprint

Fantastic to see the progress Nutrivert has made since our 2020 accelerator.