SparkLabs Cultiv8 nurtures and accelerates agri-food tech companies to commercialise quickly and at scale.
Future focused agricultual technology
We focus on technologies shaping the future of agriculture and food systems, with particular interest in innovations that improve farm productivity, sustainability and supply chain resilience.
Global network, local expertise
Our work across global agriculture, research, industry and investment provides a strong understanding of the commercial and operational realities that influence technology adoption in the agri-food sector.
Backing companies with real industry impact
Companies connected to SparkLabs Cultiv8 are developing technologies now being deployed on farms and across supply chains around the world.
SparkLabs
Cultiv8 by the
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Our accelerator has gone from strength to strength and we’re excited to keep growing and expanding our program.
53
Global agri-food tech start-ups accelerated
50+
Expert mentors and industry advisors
$750M+
Raised by portfolio companies (AUD)
$1.75B
Combined total value (AUD)
750+
Jobs created globally
We partner with agri-food tech companies we believe can scale.
We understand founders want more than just capital, and the food system requires specialist understanding.
We can supercharge your journey to commercialisation
If your idea is still in its infancy, we can help you test, validate and commercialise at pace. Whether this is putting you together with corporate partners; helping you organise trials and testing; or connecting you with the brightest minds in the world in your space, we can help you get from ideation to profitability as quickly as possible.
We help companies enter and scale in new markets, predominantly in Australia, however also globally via our broad Sparklabs network and university partners.
Our partners have deep financial experience and connections to investors. Their guidance and access to capital saves time, adds value and makes the whole experience far smoother.
Our six-month global accelerator program begins and ends in Orange, NSW, Australia. Embedded within the NSW Department of Primary Industries, we proudly support startups expanding domestically in Australia and companies taking their technology internationally.
Accelerate your agri-food tech company
If you have an innovation that moves the needle on sustainable food security, we have the program for you.
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