Key Takeaways:
- The Cook Government funds 10 WA agritech startups to attend evokeAG. 2024.
- evokeAG. 2024 is a premier agrifood technology event in the Asia Pacific, hosted in Perth.
- The event offers networking and learning opportunities with global agrifood leaders.
- The government encourages participation from regional WA and first-time applicants.
- The initiative aims to foster innovation and growth in WA’s agrifood sector.
Supporting WA Agritech Startups
The Cook Government is dedicated to advancing the agritech sector in Western Australia (WA). In a significant move, it offers financial support to emerging innovators, enabling them to attend evokeAG. 2024, the Asia Pacific region’s premier agrifood technology event. This initiative will fund 10 WA agritech startup businesses, covering the cost of their tickets to the conference.
evokeAG. 2024: A Hub for Innovation and Networking
Set to be held at the Perth Convention Centre on 20-21 February 2024, evokeAG. is partnering with the Western Australian Government to host this influential two-day conference. The event is an exceptional opportunity for local businesses to engage with a global community of leaders and changemakers in agriculture, food manufacturing, research, innovation, investment, and policy.
Encouraging Diverse Participation
The Cook Government’s commitment to nurturing WA-based agritech innovators is evident in its inclusive approach. Start-ups from regional WA and first-time applicants for evokeAG. support packages are especially encouraged to apply. This move aims to ensure a broad representation of ideas and innovations across the state.
Expressions of Interest and Information Access
Interested parties are invited to express their interest by 5 pm, 25 January 2024. Further details are available on the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.
Government Endorsement and Vision
Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis emphasized the dynamic nature of WA’s agrifood industry and the importance of new ideas and innovations in driving its growth. Innovation and Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson highlighted the international event as a vital platform for business owners to network, gain insights, and develop ideas.
Past Successes and Future Prospects
The WA Government has a history of supporting local innovators, with previous beneficiaries including Xsights, AxisTech, Wide Open Agriculture, and Agora Livestock—the continued support for participation in evokeAG. Conferences underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a thriving agrifood sector in WA.
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