SparkLabs Cultiv8 is an agri-food technology accelerator based in Orange, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 2017, the organization focuses on nurturing and accelerating agri-food tech companies to help them commercialize their innovations quickly and at scale. It operates within the NSW Department of Primary Industries and aims to support a sustainable food future through technological advancements.

SparkLabs Cultiv8 invests in agri-food technology startups, primarily from seed to Series B stages. The organization provides services that include commercializing innovations, scaling companies in new markets, and enhancing funding experiences through connections with investors. Its geographic focus is predominantly on Australia, but it also supports global expansion through its network.

The program offers access to 120+ expert mentors, NSW DPI research labs with over 650 scientists and engineers, 25 research stations across 13,000+ hectares in 4 climatic regions, and a strong corporate and investor network, providing sector expertise and agricultural connections.

Q: What stages do you support? A: We support early-stage to growth companies, from pre-seed through Series B. Q: How long is the program? A: The program lasts for 6 months (26 weeks). Q: How many companies are in each cohort? A: We typically have 9-10 companies per cohort, with one cohort annually. Q: Are applications open? A: Yes, we have rolling applications and are always open to new startups.