- Thirteen Western Australian startups set to shine at evokeAG2024
- The Asia-Pacific region's premier agrifood-tech event will be held in Perth
- Unique opportunity for businesses to showcase revolutionary technology, and connect with potential investors from around the world
Western Australia will have 13 emerging agrifood-tech businesses that are set to shine at the Asia Pacific's regions premier agrifood-tech event, AgriFutures evokeAG.
The Cook Government is partnering with evokeAG to host the esteemed two-day event, occurring on20-21 February 2024, which is expected to attract 1,600 delegates from 20countries.
The specially selected WA startups will exhibit as part of the event's 'Startup Alley', alongside an impressive lineup of national and international innovators.
This initiative provides local businesses with a unique opportunity to showcase their revolutionary technology, as well as connect with potential investors and corporates from around the world.
Some of the startups that will feature include Geraldton-based Energy Farmers Australia, which upcycles organic waste to produce bioenergy, and Perth-based company Uluu, which has created environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic from farmed seaweed.
Also, part of the lineup is Fremantle-based Nitronic, which produces nitrogen fertilisers from renewable energy sources like wind and solar, as well as Perth-based EXTAG, which develops wearable devices for livestock, to collect and analyse biometric data such as heart rate, temperature, and stress.
For more information about these startups, evokeAG and to buy tickets, visit: evokeag.com
Comments attributed to Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis:
"The innovation coming out of WA is incredible, and it's inspiring to see such diverse and dynamic agri-tech businesses pushing the boundaries and driving change in the industry.
"I look forward to seeing how these startups use evokeAG as a launch pad to grow their networks and potentially expand their customer base."
Comments attributed to Acting Innovation and the Digital Economy Minister Don Punch:
"The Cook Government is keen to nurture the potential of Western Australian-based agrifood-tech innovators.
"The 'Startup Alley' initiative gives these businesses a platform to showcase their work and ambitions with leading farmers, innovators, researchers, industry giants, Government bodies, and investors from around Australia, and the globe."
