Innovate to Grow: Agriculture, Food and Technology

Applications are open for a free 8-week R&D training program for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on innovative solutions in agriculture, food and related technologies. The program is funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by CSIRO.

Innovate to Grow is a free online program that helps start-ups and SMEs learn how to focus and plan their innovative idea for collaborative research and development. Throughout the 8-week program SME participants are supported with researcher connections, a self-paced learning platform, networking opportunities, guest speakers and expert feedback. Participants can address business challenges, explore collaborations, and create R&D plans within a supportive environment.

Who can attend?

Australian SME’s who are working on an idea in any of the following subsectors:

• Agriculture technology (agritech)
• Food and beverage manufacturing
• Crop innovation
• Livestock and aquaculture
• Alternative proteins
• Packaging, handling and storage
• Transport, logistics and provenance
• Other

Applications are open until 17 August 2025. For more information (including eligibility) and to apply, visit http://www.csiro.au/agrifoodtech