DPIRD’s ‘evokeAG. 2024 WA Side Event Funding Program' offered up to $10,000 funding for events that supported the promotion of trade and investment prospects for Western Australia in occasion of evokeAG. 2024. Examples of eligible events and activities that could have been supported included trade shows, investment forums, workshops, roundtables and site tours.
The successful recipients include:
| Business Name | Event Title | Funding Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Xsights Digital Pty Ltd | National Traceability Forum & AgTech Demo Day | $10,000 |
| Future Food Systems CRC | For Food's Sake Summit | $10,000 |
| Pardoo Wagyu | Pardoo Wagyu Famil and Tasting - Sustainable herd management from genetics to plate | $5,000 |
| AxisTech | Sustainability Tools, Technologies and Solutions - AgTech Tours and Demo | $4,500 |
| Grower Group Alliance | South-West WA Drought Resilience Tour | $8,048 |
| AgriStart | evokeAG. Investor Tour | $9,500 |
| AUSVEG | Grower Workshop: Soil health for improved crop productivity | $5,000 |
| Bee Industry Council of WA | A Buzz with Bees - honey experience and tour | $7,900 |
| WA Lot Feeders Association | Agtech in Agribusiness: A Tour of WA's Finest | $10,000 |
DPIRD encourages event holders to complete a Side Event Registration in order to get their event promoted via DPIRD and evokeAG..
The registration platform can be accessed here.
What is evokeAG.?
evokeAG. is a two-day event that encapsulates all things food, farm and future in a way that showcases, inspires, connects and powers growth and opportunities for Australian agriculture.
The event attracts the entire ecosystem—from thought leaders, producers and innovators, through to researchers, educators, government and investors.
evokeAG. will be held 20-21 February 2024 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Learn more about evokeAG. here.
Why is the WA Government supporting evokeAG. 2024
The Western Australian Government is a Host City Partner of AgriFutures Australia's evokeAG. 2024.
Driving innovation and increasing adoption of technology across the agrifood supply chain is a key priority for the Western Australian Government.
The State Government has a vision to create a strong, diverse and resilient economy that delivers secure, quality jobs through increased investment across a broad range of industries. This is achieved by focusing on value-added industries, innovation and investment.
Research and development capability and global competitiveness are critical to the success and sustainability of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry industry sectors. Through boosting the state’s scientific capacity to drive research development and innovation across the sector, it ensures that Western Australia remains internationally competitive and profitable.
Click here to find out more about DPIRD's support of agtech in WA.
For more information
Contact the DPIRD evokeAG. team evokeag.wa2024@dpird.wa.gov.au