
Program Overview
A highly curated accelerator designed to help agrifood-tech companies who have achieved initial product-market fit break through growth barriers and scale efficiently. This program is tailor-made for companies that have validated their product, secured early customers and are ready to shift into high-growth mode.
Over a focused 4-month acceleration period, selected companies will gain access to expert mentorship, hands-on growth support, and an exclusive network of investors, corporate partners and experienced operators.
Our program delivers actionable frameworks and customised strategies to scale sustainably, ensuring you're ready to tackle the complexities of growth without losing focus on what matters most- building a scalable business.
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Program Pillars
Our accelerator program is built on four core pillars that are essential for successful scaling.
Capital Strategy & Fundraising Support
Get investor-ready with personalised support to fine-tune your business story, fundraising strategy and financial model. Our extensive network of investors will help connect you with the right capital partners.
Growth Strategy & Execution
Gain the tools and frameworks needed to drive sustainable growth. We focus on demand generation, customer acquisition and operational scaling to help you unlock your next growth phase.
Team, Culture & Leadership Development
Building a scalable company means building a scalable team. Learn how to attract, retain and lead the talent you need for long-term success, while creating a strong company culture and purpose. We support you with your own interim advisory board as you determine the what talent and skills you need and when.
Market Expansion & Strategic Partnerships
Access new markets and distribution channels through our global network of corporate partners, governments, industry bodies and experts. Develop strategic partnerships that accelerate your go-to-market efforts.
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Opportunity To Raise
'Warm introductions and 'Top of Mind' for investors via our curated investor network. Regular assessment on behalf of strategic investor partners.
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Fast-Track Customer growth
Our farmer-centric approach via our TEKFARM platform will help you access farmers, end users and trial partners to fast-track customer engagement and growth.
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Build Visibility & Credibility
We facilitate companies participation in key industry events nationally including engagement with investors, customers and strategic partners.
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Be Considered
Farmers2Founders and our advisory committee regularly assess businesses in our programs for ongoing growth studio support and first access to our global expansion services.
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Corporate Partnerships
Exclusive opportunities to collaborate with industry and corporate partners for investment, distribution, co-development or strategic alliances.
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Media & Exposure
Through our PR agency and marketing team we regularly provide national and international media opportunities for the businesses we are supporting.

NATIONAL ACCELERATOR - MAY 2025
For local and global agrifood-tech businesses solving challenges in the Australian agriculture sector, with a particular focus on the grains and horticulture sectors.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
Bootcamp Intensive: June TBC
Participation Format: In Person + Virtual

QLD VCDF ACCELERATOR - JUNE 2025
For Queensland-based agrifood-tech businesses with high potential for scalability and global expansion.
Application Deadline: 27 April 2025
Bootcamp Intensive: 2 June 2025
Participation Format: In Person + Virtual
FAQs & Participant Terms Coming Soon!
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Eligibility
This Farmers2Founders Accelerator is open to Seed-Series A, agrifood-tech companies with high potential for scalability and global expansion.
Your business must be solving challenges in the agrifood sector with a strong technology base and defendable IP. We strongly encourage you to be building a diverse team.
The minimum eligibility criteria includes:
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The Founder(s) must be working exclusively on their agrifood-tech business and at least one founder can commit to the program full time
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The founding team has relevant expertise and a growth mindset
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The business needs to have a functioning product ("Beta" version, at a minimum), you have validated your solution and acquired initial customers
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The company has demonstrable traction, such as growing revenue, customer base or key partnerships
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Your business has a clear path for growth with a scalable product or service
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You are either currently raising or preparing to raise in the next 6 months
Key Focus Areas
We work with the best founders who are operating in innovative areas of agtech, food tech and climate tech, solving critical challenges for the agriculture and food industry.

Animal Health & Productivity

Carbon Market Solutions

Data Optimisation & Analytics

Drought Resilience

Field & Crop Monitoring/Productivity

Precision Farming & Conservation

Robotics & Automation

Supply Chain & Traceability

Sustainability

Biomaterials

Waste Reduction & Circular Economies

Novel Food & Bioprocesses
