Accelerating the growth of New Zealand agritech
Cultivating solutions for global need
Working with worldwide industry and government partners we are accelerating the global growth of New Zealand agritech businesses and the uptake of innovation within the New Zealand agriculture sector.
Agritech Activator
Agritech Programmes & Tools
Agritech Activator has created targeted tools, advocacy and support, along with connection into local and international networks, designed to accelerate the success of New Zealand’s agritech businesses.
Online tools
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Agritech Support Explorer
Designed to help agritech businesses navigate the rapidly evolving funding and support landscape with easy-to-access and tailored information. -
Agritech Knowledge Hub
Explore the world of agritech innovation in New Zealand with this comprehensive database of technology businesses developing agritech solutions. -
Funded Projects Register
Explore the projects that have been previously funded by Callaghan Innovation, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, AGMARDT and Ministry for Primary Industries in support of New Zealand innovation and economic development.
Programmes
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Scale for Global Growth
Helping New Zealand agritech businesses rapidly pursue commercial success in international markets through fundamental capability development and an export focussed outlook. -
Global Signals Workshops & Expertise
Developing the agritech industry comfort and use of foresighting, and how to integrate these insights into business planning. -
Farm2050
A Nutrient Technology Trialling study that aims to identify, validate and demonstrate, at scale, promising nutrient-management technologies across multiple farm/crop systems. -
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Exploring and supporting the development of market opportunities for emerging technologies used in vertical farming or indoor agriculture operations. -
Remote Sensing Technology
Standing up an ecosystem of tech companies, researchers and sector support services around the operators of drones, satellites or aircraft used in the agriculture sector. -
Finistere Aotearoa Fund
Launch of the Specialised Agritech Venture Capital Fund, a $40 million joint between New Zealand Capital Growth Partners and Finistere fund to help address investment gaps across the agritech sector.
Agritech ACTIVATOR
Events and Immersions
Agritech Activator works closely with the agritech industry to support sector growth. Through events, workshops and networking opportunities, we ensure you’re up to speed with the latest thinking, news and industry developments.
Upcoming events & immersions
Agritech Activator
News & Customer Stories
New Zealand’s agritech companies are creating solutions for a better world. Our innovative minds and future-focussed ideas are answering challenges faced by the global market.
Latest news
Posted 15 Mar 2024
Opportunity Awaits for New Zealand Agritech in Western Australia
A Callaghan Innovation delegation of agritech companies, and ag enthusiasts has returned from a week-long market immersion in Western Australia (WA) rounded off by AgriFutures evokeAG 2024 conference in late February.
Posted 09 Jan 2024
Kiwi agritech Triumphs at Australian Wine Awards
Among the standouts commended at the recent Wine Industry IMPACT Awards were two New Zealand companies that emerged victorious in the AgTech and Digital category.
Christchurch-based farm management app Onside won the category, with Malbourough-based Tātou (who make labour management software) taking home runner-up.
Posted 14 Nov 2023
New Zealand start-up heads to major agrichemical forum
Agrichemical safety start-up HazEL is the first New Zealand company to be invited to present at the 2023 US Innovators Roundtable by Change Chemistry group that kicks off today in the US.
Posted 10 Oct 2023
Delegation returns from Harvesting Tomorrow: Hort Automation Market Immersion
A Callaghan Innovation delegation of New Zealand agritech companies, growers, researchers and industry partners has returned back from a two-week market immersion to America’s West Coast capped off with attendance at the 2023 FIRA event.
Posted 10 Oct 2023
Holy Cow
Australian precision fermentation startup Eden Brew, co-owned by dairy cooperative Norco, has successfully raised $24.4 million in a Series A funding round. The company has developed an ‘animal-free casein micelle’, a key component of dairy proteins, allowing it to replicate the sensory and nutritional qualities of traditional dairy products.