Innovate to Grow - Agrifood and Agtech

Jenna van Nierop

Offers a free 8-week online, self-paced learning program for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on innovative technologies or solutions in the agriculture and food industry in Western Australia.


This program will assist you in:


  • Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity
  • Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step
  • Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept
  • Gaining industry insights from experts, researchers and your R&D coach
  • Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.


This program is open to eligible SMEs based and operating in Western Australia, working on innovative technologies or solutions in any of these sub-sectors:


  • Meat and meat product manufacturing
  • Agritech and AI
  • Food and beverage manufacturing, packaging, and transport
  • Livestock and aquaculture
  • Value-add products
  • Waste optimisation and recycling
  • Energy reduction and circular economy


Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider's website.


Smith Thornton subscribes to a grant search provider and can help you prepare your grant application. If you have any questions, our Business Services Advisor Jenna van Nierop will be happy to assist. You can email her at jennav@smiththornton.com.au or call her on 9842 5155.