Our services
With a strong regional and international footprint and connections across industry and government, we support our primary industries and regions to deliver enduring prosperity for all Western Australians.
Our purpose, role, strategic priorities and key initiatives are aligned with the goal to protect, grow and innovate our primary industries and regions.
We connect investors with Western Australia's agriculture, fisheries and food industries to support the development and delivery of commercially sustainable investment projects.
We do this by delivering:
- Agribusiness investment and development - a combined service and consistent approach for investment and development.
- Investment incentives - financial support for businesses seeking to invest in value-adding, processing, production or expansion.
- Investment services - support for businesses seeking to invest or raise capital, and promotion of Western Australia as an attractive destination.
- Strategic partnerships - engaging and supporting partner services and projects that deliver investment objectives in Western Australia.
- Strategic projects - identification of priority opportunities that deliver jobs, economic growth and provision of analysis and information to support expansion and investment.
Securing investment to build your business or develop a project is the first step towards successful expansion. With so many investment opportunities and partners available, understanding the right options can be challenging.
- Are you looking to raise capital for a project or business?
- Is your project ripe for investment?
- Looking to set up your business inWestern Australia?
Drawing on our in-depth knowledge of the agribusiness and food industry and extensive business networks in Australia and overseas, the Investment team can provide guidance and introductions to help you secure the investment or opportunity you are looking for.
Investment services:
- identify suitable investor or investment opportunities
- provide data and market intelligence on industry sectors
- provide information on potential regulatory requirements and approval processes.
- provide introductions to agribusiness and food companies in Western Australia
- provide access to a network of professional service providers
- provide access to a pre-screened pipeline of potential investment opportunities
- identify investment and research partnership opportunities
- assist to plan and conduct a site visit to assess opportunities
- identify access to available natural resources and infrastructure.
Our experienced team of industry professionals can help facilitate your plans for investment or development in agribusiness, bringing together businesses, government and industry knowledge to your project. If required, a Business Development Manager will be assigned to assist you to achieve your goals.
Investors and developers are encouraged to contact the Investment team for detailed advice and guidance on opportunities in Western Australia.
Investment programs and funding opportunties
To support Western Australia's agriculture and food businesses to become investment ready we also offer a range of investment programs and funding opportunties.
Contact
e investment@dpird.wa.gov.au
p +61 (0)8 9368 3590
Level 6, 1 Nash Street, Perth Western Australia 6000
Our partners
Regional Development Commissions
Western Australia's nine Regional Development Commissions aim to:
- develop and broaden the economic base of the region
- identify infrastructure services needed to promote economic and social development within the region
- provide information and advice to promote business development within the region
- maximise job creation and improve career opportunities in the region
- seek to ensure that the general standard of government services and access to those services in the region is comparable to that which applies in the metropolitan area
- generally take steps to encourage, promote, facilitate and monitor the economic development in the region.
We work with each of the commissions to identify local businesses seeking investment, and connect suitable investors and businesses to relevant regions to ensure targeted and effective investment facilitation in regional areas.
Please visit their website for contact details or more information.
Western Australian International Investment and Trade Office Network
Western Australia has five dedicated investment and trade offices located in key trading regions around the world.
A team of experts work with our agency partners to connect international investors and promote Western Australia's agriculture, fisheries, food and beverage industries.
International Trade Office Networks are located in:
- China - Shanghai
- India-Gulf- Dubai and Mumbai
- Indonesia - Jakarta
- Japan - Tokyo
- Singapore
- South Korea - Seoul
- United Kingdom/Europe - London
Please visit the website for contact details or more information.
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
As Western Australia's lead agency for economic development, international trade, investment, defense and tourism there are significant opportunities for industry investment in large and complex infrastructure development and state projects.
Invest and Trade Western Australia in Perth can connect potential investors and businesses and ensure appropriate links are made across government to facilitate a smooth investment processes.
To find out more visit the department website.
Small Business Development Corporation
The Government of Western Australia welcomes international businesses for their contribution to the state’s economy, employment and cultural diversity.
If you have an interest in owning or managing a Western Australian business or investment and would like to engage in business or investment in Western Australia, you may qualify for the Business Migration Program. This program supports investment into the state’s agriculture, fisheries, food and beverage industries.
To find out more visit the Small Business Development Corporation or the Business Migration website.