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Funded by the Australian Governments Future Drought Fund, the Hatch pre-accelerator is part of a range of programs delivered by Farmers2Founders in partnership with the TNQ Agricultural Innovation Hub to help drive agricultural business growth in the region.
The Hatch program is about changing the way you think, giving you a timeless set of skills, and helping you to properly contextualize and frame key decisions you make for your startup.
We’ve now opened a new application round – a new opportunity to apply – so whether you have a new idea you’d like to explore further or perhaps you’ve applied before – we’d love to hear from you!
A common misconception about Pre-Accelerator programs is that your idea needs to be concrete when you apply. It doesn’t. You don’t need to have customers or be in revenue, and we don’t ask for business plans or strategies in the application process. What we really want is to help you test if your idea is addressing a genuine problem, and if it could have scale potential.
If anyone is unsure about whether to apply, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a cup of tea and a chat.
What you need to know:
• 6 Week Program
• Explore TNQ problems on-farm and ideas that could solve them
• No business experience is necessary
• Time commitment approx 4 hours per week
• Fully funded by TNQ Drought Hub and the Future Drought Fund
• 5 Minute Application process
The TNQ Innovation Hatch Program is open to any person or team located in Australia with a concept or idea that is directly targeted at having a positive impact on the agricultural industry within the TNQ region. Relevant sectors include sugar, beef, cotton, fisheries and aquaculture, dairy, vegetables, citrus, and tropical fruits. The program supports you to test ideas, finding your first customers, and preparing you for the journey toward launching a product to market.
Ideas could include:
• Managing Biosecurity
• Automation of repetitive tasks
• Opportunities for diversification of producer income
• Reduction of inputs for improved precision/cost reduction
• Management of livestock and grazing systems
Information Session:
Have an idea for the agriculture or food industry and want to test if it will work? Join the Farmers2Founders team for a free info session where they talk you through the Hatch program, what’s involved and to answer any of your questions.
Date: Thursday 24 November 2022,
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEDT
Location: Online
