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Applications Now Open: Drought Resilience Lab Cohort 4!

After three successful cohorts and working with over 60 innovators, applications for Cohort 4 of the Beanstalk’s Drought Resilience Lab is now open!

This 12-week program helps researchers and early-stage innovators turn potential drought and climate solutions into market-ready ventures.

Backed by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, this program is driving future drought resilience for Australian agriculture.

The program will run for 12 weeks, starting on 8 September till 28 November 2025.

What you’ll get

✅ 1:1 Coaching to refine your business model

✅ Masterclasses on commercialisation and scaling in agriculture

✅ Access to investors and agribusiness leaders

✅ Pitch training to enhance your strategy

✅ Non-dilutive – no equity taken

Who should apply

🔹 Researchers with drought-related innovations

🔹 Early-stage innovators ready to validate prototypes

🔹 Industry disruptors developing ag resilience solutions

Apply Now: https://bit.ly/Droughtresiliencelab

Applications are open till Sunday, 27th July, 9 PM AEST.