Lead Organisation: Farmers2Founders
Start Date: 31 Mar 2025 Completion Date: 31 Oct 2025
Project Website: https://www.farmers2founders.com/pre-accelerator
Organisation Type: Accelerator or Incubator, Government
Program Category: Accelerator or Incubator, Demonstration, Education, Extension, Grant
Program Activity Location: Australia, International, New South Wales, Victoria
Program Partners: No
Program Funding Source: LaunchVIC and Agriculture Victoria
Program Summary:
Farmers2Founders TEKLAB VIC Pre-Accelerator Program: Empowering Agrifood Tech Startups in Victoria
Victoria is renowned for its thriving agrifood sector, and the Farmers2Founders TEKLAB VIC Pre-Accelerator Program is here to supercharge innovation in this critical industry. Tailored for Victorian-based innovators, entrepreneurs, and startup founders, the program supports early-stage agrifood tech startups in transforming their concepts into market-ready solutions that enhance on-farm productivity and optimise food supply chains.
What is TEKLAB VIC?
TEKLAB VIC is a Pre Accelerator program designed to equip participants with the tools, resources, and networks needed to validate their solutions, refine their business models, and scale their ventures. The program is run in sprints and consists of 12 weeks of content delivered over 6 months. With a focus on on-farm technology and agrifood supply chain innovation, TEKLAB VIC bridges the gap between innovative ideas and impactful commercial solutions.
Program Activities:
What You Can Expect:
– Practical Workshops: Participants engage in hands-on sessions that cover everything from customer discovery and market validation to pitching and go-to-market strategies.
– Tailored Mentorship: Access to industry-leading mentors and coaches who bring deep expertise in agriculture, technology, and business development.
– Real-World Validation: Opportunities to pilot ideas directly with farmers and industry stakeholders, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and create measurable impact.
– Network Building: Connections to a vibrant community of agrifood tech innovators, investors, and partners, fostering collaboration and long-term growth.
– Pathway to Scale: Clear roadmaps to funding opportunities, partnerships, and continued support through the broader Farmers2Founders ecosystem.
Who Should Apply?
If you’re an entrepreneur or founder with an agrifood tech solution aimed at addressing challenges in farming or supply chain efficiency, TEKLAB VIC is your launchpad.
Why TEKLAB VIC?
Victoria’s agricultural landscape is evolving, and the demand for innovative solutions has never been greater. By participating in TEKLAB VIC, you’re not just building a startup – you’re contributing to the future of sustainable, efficient, and competitive agrifood systems. Past participants of Farmers2Founders programs have gone on to secure funding, form strategic partnerships, and launch globally successful ventures.
Applications Are Open Now
Don’t miss the opportunity to accelerate your agrifood tech journey. Applications for the TEKLAB VIC Pre-Accelerator Program are now open. Visit farmers2founders.com/pre-accelerator for more details and to apply today.
Seeking Co-investment: No
Seeking Collaboration: No
Project Contact Name: Britta Marsh
Project Contact Email: [email protected]
