Agetch and Logistics Hub
Innovation Challenge and Accelerator programs for agricultural value chain development.
The Agtech and Logistics Hub was established in 2020 and is proudly funded by the Queensland Government in association with the FKG Group, Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, University of Southern Queensland, and the University of Queensland.
The Hub bridges the gap between industry challenges and problem solvers by fast-tracking the deployment of innovative solutions that will make our economy more resilient, companies more competitive, and create high value jobs. Its vision is to grow and diversify the agricultural value chain through the development and adoption of innovation and technology.
In 2021, Innovation Architects was appointed as a contractor to deliver on the Hub’s key innovation and startup programs: the (open) innovation challenges and accelerator programs.
Our approach for Agtech and Logistics Hub
Identified, researched and scoped out challenge statements, and onboard industry partners.
Matched innovators with industry with the perspective of obtaining commercial and collaborative trials, PoCs, pilot implementations, sales and/or investment.
Supported the development of the hub’s activities as a nascent asset within Queensland’s agriculture ecosystem, community (industry, innovators and industry) strategy and engagement.
Provided highly tailored and mentor-driven support to the cohort of 6-10 startups.
Assisted in industry access and adoption through the network of the Hub, business development, business growth advisory, investment readiness and facilitation.
Results that speak volumes
companies accelerated in 2017-2019
in total survival rate
pre-seed capital deployed by CEA