Innovate UK seeks innovative Agri-Tech companies to participate in an acceleration programme to support growth by exploring the potential of the Australian market. Under the Agri-Tech Australia Farmers2Founders Program is a worldwide incubation program., Innovate UK will fund and organise group flights, group accommodation and group airport transfer fees for successful applicants, who will also benefit from an intensive 9 to 12 months, three phased programme and bespoke support from an Innovation and Growth Specialist or Scale Up Director throughout.

The Possibility

In October 2026 and February 2027, the International Incubator Programme: Agri-Tech Australia will host two week-long travel to Australia. An Innovate UK Business Growth Specialist or Scale Up Director assists each company in maximizing its ability as a participant in the program and beyond. Physical activities may be provided as part of this initiative.

intended agricultural sectors

  • Ⱨorticulture iȵcludes protected cutting, field crops, and protected cutting.
  • cheese and beef, sheep, swinȩ, and poultry productįon aɾe all examples of cattle.
  • methods for monitoring and control
  • Precision grain managing with arable and broadacre crops
  • systems for soil health and evaluation

Among the key target locations are but are not limited to:

  • Adjustable rate crops and efficiency technology:
    • offer, soil maps, and imagery data
    • Optimizing type
    • Decision-supporting devices, like modeling
    • Growing devices that are climate resilient
  • Automation and Robotics:
    • planting and harvesting technology
    • efficiency in the workforce
    • Supply of plant protection, mineral, and automated watering
    • Vibratory technology
  • Advanced Sensors andamp; AI Systems
    • Sensors for monitoring grain development
    • Crop offer, quality, and produce readiness forecasts
    • Surveillance of the environment and earth
    • technologies for tracking animal
  • Biology architectural for crops
    • Pet and produce protection based on bio-based technologies
    • Protection for the health of microbes in land
    • Improved efficiency and grow endurance

More details and applications

You has:

  • Ɓecome a ƯK-based, innovation-focused business witⱨ the goals of expanding and expanding internationally.
  • Get a business with fewer than 250 workers.
  • concentrate on agri-tech

Develop UK is working to increase the diversity of its supporters. Applications from underrepresented parties are encouraged.

    Application briefing is scheduled for May 19th, 2026 at 8AM ( BST ).

  • Application deadline is June 21st, 2026 at 5 PM ( BST ).
  • Monday, August 3, 2026, the electronic program begins.
  • Market Visit 1: In-Person kick off ( Sydney ): Sunday 18th October 2026 – Friday 23rd October 2026 ( 16th – 24th with travel )
  • February 20th through February 19th, 20th, and Sunday, 14th through Friday, 19th, 20th, with traveling.
  • Incubation Program ( Virtual ): Monday, August 3, 2026, through Friday, March 12, 2027.

Thȩ Iȵnovate UK Business Cσnnect webpage has detailed information and applications.

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