Agriculture is not an opt-in, opt-outproposition – we all have to eat. To secure a sustainable food future, we needthe right technology at speed and scale.
SparkLabs Cultiv8 nurtures and acceleratesagri-food tech companies that can deliver a lower carbon, more productive foodsystem, quickly and at scale.
One of the world’s most active agri-food tech accelerators
We’re proud to be one of the top three most active accelerators in our space, in the world. We look at over 350 companies every year and are proud to have accelerated more than 60 since 2017.
Global network, local expertise
Our global network encompasses mentors; investors; growers and producers; domain experts; academics; Governments, and corporate partners.
A success rate to be proud of
You’ve probably heard that up to 95% of startups fail. But we’re proud that more than 85% of companies that have worked with us are still going strong.
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Our accelerator has gone from strength to strength and we’re excited to keep growing and expanding our program.
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’ve helped companies enter and scale in new markets including Australia;Singapore; the US; Israel; Europe and the UK (is this list right? Any more?).We can get your company in front of the right people who can help you grow,anywhere in the world.
You can have the best idea or product in the world, but if nobody knows about it, it’s difficult to succeed. Our strength is in making sure the people who can buy, use and invest in your innovation know about you, and know how to engage with you effectively. From Orange to Omaha; Singapore to Saudi Arabia.
Our six-month global accelerator program begins and ends in Orange, NSW, Australia. Embedded within the Department of Primary Industries, we are proud to have supported international companies like Arugga and Packamama to have established in Australia; and Australian companies including Loam Bio and FutureFeed to expand internationally.
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Hear from our participants
Browse our collection of stories from companies and people who’ve gone before.
SparkLabs Cultiv8 opens applications for 2024 Cleantech Accelerator
SparkLabs Cultiv8, Australia’s most active Agri-Food Tech accelerator, has opened applications for its sixth agri-food tech accelerator. Having successfully run the first cleantech program this year, SparkLabs Cultiv8 will focus again on cleantech agri-food companies in 2024.
How SparkLabs Cultiv8 is shaping sustainable agtech in Australia
In the fertile grounds of regional Australia, a budding movement is trying to redefine the landscape of agriculture through technological innovation and sustainable practices. SparkLabs Cultiv8 is at the helm of this transformation, demonstrating how strategic investment in agtech is not just cultivating crops, but also change.
Orange program determined to achieve a cleaner and more productive future
In the face of a changing environment, emissions reduction targets have been set. But while the destination is clear, the path to get there remains unknown. SparkLabs Cultiv8 is backing sustainable innovation and accelerating a group of startups in Orange's own 'Agtech Silicon Valley'.
The Showcase & Future Food Dinner is the premier event our six-month program. An afternoon dedicated to innovation, attendees explored the evolution of SparkLabs Cultiv8, the cutting-edge technologies from our 2023 cohort
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