29 April 2025 – The Australian Agritech Association (AusAgritech), the national peak body advancing agricultural innovation, is proud to announce its new residency at Cicada Innovations, Australia’s home of deep tech.
This move strengthens AusAgritech’s commitment to supporting innovators at the intersection of agriculture, science, and technology. By joining Cicada’s vibrant community of startups, researchers, and industry leaders, AusAgritech is deepening its impact and expanding opportunities for agritech to thrive within a broader ecosystem of transformative technologies.
“We’re thrilled to be able to call Cicada the new home of AusAgritech,” said Rob Hulme, President of AusAgritech. “There is a thriving community and exciting cross-sector synergies for agriculture. Being based at Cicada enables us to better connect agritech innovators with adjacent industries like climate tech, advanced manufacturing, AI, and biotech, all critical to the future of food and fibre.”
AusAgritech’s residency at Cicada Innovations will serve as a national hub for collaboration, hosting member meetings, roundtables, and industry events that catalyse partnerships and investment across Australia’s growing agritech sector.
As AusAgritech leads efforts to develop Australia’s first National Agritech Strategic Plan, this new home at Cicada strengthens its ability to represent the sector in conversations about productivity, sustainability, and innovation-led growth.
CEO of Cicada Innovations, Sally-Ann Williams, says “We’re delighted to welcome AusAgritech to Cicada Innovations. Agritech is a vital part of the deep tech ecosystem, and having the peak body embedded here strengthens our shared mission to support world-class innovation. Together, we can help more Australian agritech solutions reach scale and create real impact—across food systems, sustainability, and the broader economy.”
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting world-class innovation and strengthening the commercialisation pipeline for technologies that can transform agriculture and beyond.
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Meg Lovegrove
Executive Officer
Australian Agritech Association
+61 466 492 266 | marketing@ausagritech.org
About Australian Agritech Association
AusAgritech is the peak national body for agritech in Australia, dedicated to elevating the nation’s agritech sector both locally and globally. Our mission is to unite innovators, investors, regulators, researchers, and the public to foster collaboration and address sector fragmentation. Our vision is a thriving agritech ecosystem with continuous innovation, investment, and talent influx. Guided by our values – Connect, Promote, Advance – we champion collaboration across the agri-food tech supply chain, government, research, and investment sectors. AusAgritech is committed to leading the transformation of Australian agritech, supporting national agricultural productivity and global recognition.
http://www.ausagritech.org
About Cicada Innovations
Cicada Innovations is Australia’s home of deep tech. For over 25 years, Cicada has fostered the growth of companies developing cutting-edge technologies across sectors including health, agriculture, energy, advanced manufacturing, and space. Its mission is to build Australia’s deep tech economy by nurturing deep tech ventures that tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, delivering lasting economic, environmental, and social impact. Through world-class incubators, specialised programs, and a thriving community, Cicada has supported more than 500 startups, helping them raise over $6 billion in investment, create thousands of jobs, and launch breakthrough innovations that shape a better future.
https://www.cicadainnovations.com
