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16 innovators selected to unlock solutions for Australia’s biggest horticulture challenges
Meet the first cohort for this year's Australian-Grown Innovation program.
27 February 2026
Hort Innovation Venture Fund backs second investment
Media ReleaseAgovor, a New Zealand founded horticultural robotics company, has closed a pre-seed funding round, raising AU$3 million. The round has been led by Tenacious Ventures with co-investment coming from Hort Innovation Australia via the Hort
10 February 2026
Field validation and commercialisation R&D for the carpophilus beetle lure (AS25003)
This project aims to fast-track the commercialisation of a powerful new lure and trap for the almond carpophilus beetle, the most damaging pest in the Australian almond industry.
18 December 2025
Australian-Grown Innovation 2025 Build phase: Mid-program update
Australian-Grown Innovation 2025 Build phase: Mid-program updateThe Australian-Grown Innovation 2025 Build phase is making significant strides in its mission to accelerate innovation across Australia’s horticulture and food sectors. Led by Hort
4 November 2025
Hort Innovation Venture Fund announces first investment
Hort Innovation Venture Fund announces first investmentThe Hort Innovation Venture Fund, Australia’s first horticulture-focused venture capital fund, has today made its inaugural investment, marking a landmark moment for the sector. Funding
24 September 2025
Rocking Australian grower’s carbon capture
Rocking Australian grower’s carbon capture A new research project is set to explore if crushed rock dust could hold the solution to capturing carbon for Australian growers countrywide. Announced today by Hort Innovation Frontiers, the project is
15 September 2025
Horticultural Industry Internship Program (LP24200)
The Horticultural Industry Internship Program is a new initiative addressing workforce shortages in Australian horticulture by offering paid, industry-based internships to undergraduate and graduate students from Western Sydney University (WSU).
12 September 2025
Ten Australian innovators selected to solve industry challenges
Ten Australian innovators selected to solve industry challengesThe development of industry-led solutions for Australian horticulture is one step closer with the launch of the first Build phase of the Australian-Grown Innovation initiative - a
24 August 2025
Application of crushed rocks to sequester CO₂ and improve soil fertility (CL24001) (CL24001)
This project is exploring how applying rock dust to soils could help reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere while improving soil health and crop productivity.
3 July 2025
Harnessing the Power of AI in Horticulture: Highlights from Hort Connections 2025
Harnessing the power of AI in horticulture: Highlights from Hort Connections 2025At Hort Connections 2025, the session "Harnessing the Power of AI in Horticulture", hosted by Eduardo Barbosa, Hort Innovation R&D Manager, brought together innovators
19 June 2025