Ventures-in-Residence

Our Portfolio

The Studio's Ventures-in-Residence program provides extended support for ventures selected from our Drought Resilience Lab program.

Our Ventures-in-Residence are ready to connect with customers, partners and funders.

VensoGrow uses a unique coating process to treat seeds, feed, and fertilisers so they perform better in tough conditions. Each coating layer is engineered to boost germination, retain moisture, and protect against early stress and drought.

Location
VIC

What’s Next?
Looking for investors

Founder
Caecilia Potter

Aquifa offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines water trading for brokers and regulators, automating documentation, compliance checks, and trade management.

Location
VIC

What’s Next?
Looking for investors

Founder
Nick Johnston

Cavicam is a precision optical system that monitors the water use of plants. The sensor monitors real-time changes in plant stems and detects water stress. during drought conditions.

Location
TAS

What’s Next?
Looking for investors

Co-founders
Juno Wilson & Dr. Chris Lucani

AgX Farm helps Australian farmers monitor livestock and track cattle movements, allowing them to remotely manage their access to pasture to improve land management and productivity.

Location
NSW

What’s Next?
Looking for investors

Co-founders
Callum Taylor & Samuel Aubin

SwabTec improves sheep health management through a saliva-based test that provides a faster, more affordable alternative to traditional worm egg counts.

Location
VIC

What’s Next?
Looking for investors

Founder
Dr. Sarah Preston


EcoPeroxy, offers a peroxide-based treatment that boosts oxygen in the root zone while keeping irrigation lines clear. Applied through existing water systems, it avoids harmful chemicals while improving soil oxygenation.

Location
NSW

What’s Next?
Looking for trials

Founder
Dr. Ding Zhang


ResonAg uses MRI technology to measure surface soil moisture in real time during seeding, allowing farmers to adjust seeder depth to match conditions for ideal germination.

Location
WA

What’s Next?
Looking for trials

Founder
Rebecca Hopper