TEKLAB VIC
Everything you need to build a successful agtech startup- from validating your idea to launching a business.
WHAT IS TEKLAB VIC?
Our program equips you with the tools and resources to build a successful agtech startup.
TEKLAB VIC is an agtech startup program powered by F2F. It is for aspiring Victorian entrepreneurs looking to explore, validate and commercialise your tech solution for agriculture.
Our program will provide you with 1:1 business coaching, access to industry mentors and experts and funding to help build your agtech startup. We will support you to acquire your first customers, build your founding team and launch your MVP into the market.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHEN
Stage One TEK Start- 7 Nov 2022
Stage Two Hatch TEK- 6 Feb 2023
Stage Three Hone TEK- June 2023
COST
Free (Sponsored by Launch Vic and Agriculture Victoria).
WHERE
A hybrid model of online sessions and in-person events.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Work on your agtech startup under the guidance of expert coaches
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Tools and resources to support the development of your startup
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Progress through a fully integrated program pathway
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Funding to help build your agtech startup
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Access our large network of industry mentors, experts and trusted service providers
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Connections to end-users, intermediaries and channel/distribution partners
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PR and participation in events
WHO CAN APPLY?
Our program is open to any person- or team- in Victoria with a tech idea or concept to solve a problem on farm or for an agrifood sector. Sectors could include livestock, horticulture, dairy, wine, wool and many more.
You might be:
A producer/farmer
A student
A tech developer
An aspiring entrepreneur
An individual or team looking to work on a solution with producers
A researcher/research team with an idea ready for commercialisation
TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS COULD BE
There are many areas of agriculture that could be made more efficient, sustainable and productive. Some tech applications could include:
Connectivity
Automated harvesting/robotics
Precision implements
Weed management
Irrigation and water management
Animal monitoring, health and nutrition
Pest and disease
Farm management
Data processing and visualisation
In field sensing and monitoring
Supply chain and logistics tracking
Marketplace/e-commerce
"Farmers2Founders changed our life. It was such a catalyst for us and came at a pivotal moment".
FIONA TURNER,
BITWISE AGRONOMY
ALUMNI 2019
HOW IT WORKS
A fully integrated program pathway to help you navigate the different stages of your business journey.
TEKLAB VIC is structured over three key stages. Anyone who submits an application will get access to our TEKStart online program. Each stage of the program involves a selection process with a specific number of participants moving through to the next stage.
We will be running multiple TEKLAB programs each year.
STAGE ONE - EXPLORE
Self paced- TEKStart
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Self-paced online program.
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1:1 coaching session
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10-12 finalists selected to progress to stage two
Launches 7 November 2022
STAGE TWO - VALIDATE
6 weeks- Hatch TEK
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1:1 business coaching
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Practical group sessions
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Expert masterclasses
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Pitch practice
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8-10 selected to progress to stage three
Launches 6 February 2023
STAGE THREE - LAUNCH
8 weeks- Hone TEK
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Business model design
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Connections to channel partners + customers
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1:1 coaching + mentoring
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High profile events + PR
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Post-program support
Launches June 2023
7 November 2022
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Applications open on the 7 November 2022. Click on any of the 'apply' buttons to fill in a simple application form.
15 January 2023
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Applications close on the 15 January 2023 and we will commence our selection process. We will be in touch with you throughout to keep you updated.
WHY APPLY?
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We are the largest venture creation platform in Australia
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You will have the opportunity to join our venture studio for ongoing support
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Access to real end users via our huge industry network
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Producer-centric and exclusively agrifood
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Strong industry support from 6 RDCs
SKILLS YOU WILL BUILD
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Agtech startup best practice
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How to test your idea with real end-users
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How to build a sustainable business model
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Financing your first venture and MVP
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Value chain design
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Marketing and social media for agribusiness
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How to build a go2market strategy
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Customer acquisition and sales
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Pitching your business
STILL GOT QUESTIONS?
Book a call with our expert team and we'll help you decide which pathway is right for you and your venture.