Applications are now open for the 2026 Connected Futures Hub! a six-month investment readiness program designed for ambitious women founders in regional Western Australia.

Participants will receive one-on-one mentoring, investor readiness coaching, access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors, a $5,000 bursary, and the opportunity to showcase their business to active investors.

The program is free, with applications closing on 30 June 2026.

This program is supported by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification through the Innovation Pathways Program, funded by the New Industries and Innovation Fund.

Please share with someone you know who would benefit from Connected Futures Hub. Questions? Please email info@innovationcluster.com.au

AgriSpace is honored to be nominated for the Australian AgriTech Sector Building Award!

Innovation Cluster's agri brand AgriStart is proud to be one of 6 nominees in this award category. The award recognises the programs, accelerators, and initiatives that strengthen Australia’s agritech ecosystem and accelerate the commercialisation journey for the companies within it. 

AgriSpace launched late last year with the belief that there needed to be an online, easy to use platform to provide tools to support agtech ventures who are fundraising and to connect them with aligned investors.

We also firmly believe that if farmers and growers invest in innovation that is solving real on farm problems then it benefits everyone in our industry.

Having founders tell us how valuable the review and detailed feedback provided by our team is, along with the benefit of tools like the investor matching and CRM to track outreach, has been fantastic.

Investors tell us they value the one-stop shop format - they can access ventures spanning multiple parts of the agtech space, review their profile and pitch, and contact the founders directly all through the platform.

Best of luck to all the nominees!

HARVEST 2024 Alumnus Agtecnic Expands Across Global Markets

Led by Rob Johnson, the Agtecnic team continues to grow, and expand its global footprint through the adoption of its innovative SenseSpray spot spraying technology.

Agtecnic joined the Innovation Cluster's HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program to support its growth journey while gaining deeper insights into Western Australian growers' operations and the challenges they face.
Through the program, the team built valuable connections with growers, agronomists, dealers and industry leaders across WA, providing insights that helped shape their solutions and expand opportunities to showcase their technology.

Agtecnic has recently developed SenseSpray integration kits for HORSCH sprayers, working with partners across Germany, North America, Australia, and Canada to help growers dramatically reduce chemical use and spraying costs by targeting weeds with precision.

SenseSpray is now also available in South Africa through a new partnership with Crosscape Precision Farming Equipment. Agtecnic's innovation in spot spraying and agricultural autonomy has been recognised internationally, with the company featured at CNH Tech Day during Agritechnica 2025 in Germany and selected by AgriFutures growAG as one of Australia's leading agritech innovators showcased on the world stage.

Upcoming Industry Events

The iiF26 conference is back due to popular demand – and building on the successes of iiF24, they have added much more into the program.

More keynotes and distinguished speakers, more networking during the conference, four concurrent sessions after lunch, industry tours the day before the conference, movie screening, youth engagement and more.


The revered “Regional Revelry” glamorous evening networking event is back too – with South West food, beverages and entertainment. 

Australia’s agritech ecosystem is coming together

10 June - 12 June 2026

Across three days, founders, producers, investors, researchers, corporates and government will come together through a series of connected events designed to strengthen the pathways between capital, innovation and adoption.
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The world's  largest sheep, lamb and wool conference

7 July - 10 July 2026

LambEx26 registrations are live, with early bird rates available for a limited time! Secure your place at Australia’s flagship sheep, lamb and wool conference.

REGISTER NOW

Rethinking BAU

June 17 2026

Regional Development Australia – South West is organising a day focused on thinking differently.

Among the speakers will be a neuroscientist explaining why humans are hard-wired to think a certain way, an introduction to Capel Marron Farm by the event hosts, a look at waste, regenerative tourism and how do professional creatives get out of their own heads.

Innovation Cluster’s Tash Teakle will be speaking new ideas that boost productivity gains.

Register your interest via: admin@rdasouthwest.com.au

International Workshop on Regional Leadership in Food Analysis, Trade, and Innovation

30 September - 2 October 2026

The Workshop will provide the opportunity to discuss topical issues with international experts from APFAN and the Asia Pacific region in an effort to support food analysts, improve food safety, and enhance food trade across the region. Email: apfan.apfan@yahoo.co

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