SparkLabs Cultiv8 nurtures and accelerates agri-food tech companies to commercialise quickly and at scale.
One of the world’s most active agri-food tech accelerators
Our strong referral network, partners and location means we see a large number of opportunities and are recognised as one of the world's most active agtech accelerators.
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 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.
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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.