Farmers2Founders GROW cohort 12 week sprint

Pre-accelerator programs
Written By Paul Dillon

Build a better startup with this 12-week cohort sprint. De-risk and accelerate your growth. Co-develop your agtech journey with expert guidance. Applications close 18th August 2024. Program runs September to November.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Farmers2Founders GROW cohort sprint  offers high quality programming through growth sprints focused on product, customers, business model and investability. We provide dedicated resources and coaching to early stage agtech founders to grow their tech-enabled startup into a thriving business. 

DESIGNED FOR AGRICULTURE

  • Proven process that integrates agtech-specific content throughout every aspect, including sector-specific challenges like understanding the critical role of seasonality in technology adoption.​​

  • Gain access to expert knowledge delivered by industry leaders who are uniquely equipped to guide you through the intricacies of the agtech landscape.​

  • Immerse yourself in the agtech founder growth journey through panels, power-hours, and fireside chats, connecting with experienced entrepreneurs who have navigated the same path successfully.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

We work with the best founders who are operating in innovative areas of agtech and climate tech, solving critical challenges for Australian farmers and the industry. 

  • Animal Health & Productivity

  • Carbon Market Solutions

  • Data Optimisation & Analytics

  • Drought Resilience

  • Field & Crop Monitoring/Productivity

  • Precision Farming & Conservation

  • Robotics & Automation

  • Supply Chain & Traceability

  • Sustainability

THIS SPRINT IS FOR YOU IF YOU:

  • Have a prototype or an minimum viable product (MVP)

  • Are looking for dedicated support to launch your first go-to-market strategy

  • Are ready to test your product : market fit

  • Are looking to establish critical business foundations for growth

  • Have evidence of customer validation

  • Seeking customers and looking to get investor-ready

  • Are looking to develop your network

  • Are wanting tailored support with a cohort

COHORT ELIGIBILITY

The Farmers2Founders GROW cohort sprint is open to agtech founders who are actively working on an agtech startup, with demonstrated customer desirability and validation and have a prototype/low fidelity MVP.​

Your business must be solving challenges in the agrifood sector with a strong technology base and working towards a clear IP strategy.  We strongly encourage you to be building a diverse team. ​

The minimum eligibility criteria includes:

  • At least one founder must be working on their agtech startup full-time or have a clear plan to move into this position very soon

  • Founder can commit to the program full-time including participation in the face-to-face bootcamp

  • Startup needs to have a prototype and initial pitch deck

  • Be willing to spend at least 10 hours per week for the next 3 months

 

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