Global agritech innovators take centre stage at Launceston event

Leading agritech startups from across the globe will visit Launceston this month to pitch their ground-breaking agritech solutions to farmers, investors, students, and agri-service providers.

The TAS Farm Innovation Hub is partnering with Foodtech Tasmania for the event at UTAS Inveresk Campus on Monday, 21 October.

The TAS Hub’s Business and Operations Manager and Innovation Broker, Tony Vaea, said it was a great opportunity for people to connect with inspiring innovators and explore how cutting-edge solutions could shape the future of Tasmania’s agriculture.

“It’s a great opportunity to hear about the global agritech trends reshaping the industry, with a special focus on how these advancements can benefit Tasmania’s agricultural sector,” Mr Vaea said.

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“Participants will discover how Tasmania can tap into the power of global agritech solutions to foster resilience and growth in a rapidly evolving sector.”

The Managing Director of Foodtech Tasmania, Tom Woolley, said a highlight of the evening would be an engaging Shark Tank-style session featuring startups from across the world.

“We will have representatives from startups from Mexico, Kenya, the USA, and Canada who will pitch their ground-breaking agritech solutions to a panel,” Mr Woolley said.

“This includes innovation such as revolutionising waste management through acoustic drying technology and also a scalable crowd funding model for restoring soil health in degraded agricultural land.” 

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Participants will have the chance to hear how these innovations could impact Tasmania, ask questions, and even vote for their favourite pitch. A panel of experts will provide live feedback to the innovators.

The event on Monday, 21 October starts at 4pm in room 119, Rivers Edge, UTAS Inveresk Campus, Launceston. Bookings are essential via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/global-agritech-innovation-shaping-the-future-of-tasmanian-agriculture-tickets-1029490843827

The event has been made possible through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and Agrifutures Australia.

The TAS Farm Innovation Hub is one of eight hubs nationally funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. The Hub is based at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) at the University of Tasmania and delivered through an extensive network of industry and community partners.

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FoodTech Tasmania is an accelerator program that supports startups in food, aquaculture, and agricultural technology, helping them develop innovative, sustainable solutions. Based in Tasmania, it offers mentorship, funding, and access to a global network of investors and partners to scale their businesses.