Turn your innovation in agriculture into a startup.
The Beanstalk Venture Studio helps innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs build new agtech solutions for farmers.
Applications for Cohort 2 are now closed, click below to register your interest for Cohort 3 starting early 2025 .
Learn more about a new pathway for commercialisation in agriculture.
Learn why solving Australia’s commercialisation challenge is vital for drought resilience, how the Venture Studio supports research, innovation, and who qualifies as an Innovator.
Hear from Juxi Leitner, CTO at LYRO Robotics, and get key dates for Cohort 2 of the Drought Venture Studio.
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Do you have research or IP in drought and climate resilient agriculture?
Have you thought about commercialisation but weren’t sure where to start?
With funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, we connect IP owners with experienced founders, a dedicated venture building team, and a flexible pathway for commercialisation that does not require them to leave their full-time role.
The Venture Studio provides:
Industry-focused Solve the biggest drought-related challenges facing farmers.
1-1 Venture Builder supportDedicated support from expert company builders and ex-founders.
Find a paid founderFind an experienced Founder for commercialisation and launch.
Hands-on learning Validate the commercial potential of your IP and launch a startup.
Up to $250k support Funding is available for new ventures at the earliest stage.
Non-dilutive for foundersThe Venture Studio does not take any equity in new startups.
Meet future customers and investorsTap into a community of farmers, investors, and agrifood companies.
Our Partners include:
Join a new agtech startup as a paid Co-Founder
Looking for your next challenge?
Want to impact one of the defining problems facing farmers?
We are now recruiting experienced corporate and technology leaders to join new agtech startups.
Receive up to $250,000 in non-dilutive support.
And join a new team with a validated product, traction with new customers, and a connection to investors.
Drought and climate change threatens the global food system.
As the driest inhabitable continent, Australia can be the global leader in innovation for drought and climate change resilience.
Partners
Become a Drought Resilience Partner
Are you a primary producer needing new drought solutions?
Working in corporate agribusiness and looking to shape new agtech innovation?
Or an investor seeking opportunities in agriculture, drought, or climate resilience?
