Australian-Grown Innovation Program Incubate Cohort 2026

About

The Australian-Grown Innovation Program Incubate Cohort 2026 is a 6-week practical incubation program designed for early-stage startups in the horticulture industry, offering no-cost participation, mentorship, and valuable industry connections to support product validation and business development.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
  Participants can join the program at no cost
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
  Access to mentorship covering product validation, business model training, and financial modeling
• 📈 Business Support
  Market support and connections to industry resources and promotion opportunities
• 🌐 Network Access
  Opportunities to connect with industry partners and stakeholders

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups from Australia
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered startup or team in the horticulture industry
• 💼 Business Stage
• Targeting early-stage projects related to farming and horticulture innovation
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Focus on supporting farmers, agricultural innovators, and related teams

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must participate in a 6-week practical incubation program
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full-time commitment during the 6-week program
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Participants may need to present their projects during the program

Target Region

Open to startups based in Australia

Target Sector

Focused on the horticulture industry and related innovations