WHAT IS TEKWOMEN VIC?
Women are uniquely placed to solve some of the most challenging issues facing agriculture.
Farmers2Founders wants more women in agtech.. and the industry needs you!
We know diversity drives innovation and so our final cohort for Victoria will focus on supporting aspiring women entrepreneurs who are looking to explore, validate and commercialise a 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 confidence and capabilities to launch a successful agtech business.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHEN
Stage One TEK Start: OPEN NOW
Stage Two Hatch TEK: Week Commencing 12 February 2024
Stage Three Hone TEK: Early May 2024
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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Build your confidence and capabilities to start a business
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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 potential customers and partners
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PR and participation in events
WHO CAN APPLY?
Our program is open to any woman- or team (as along as there is at least 50% women on the team)- in Victoria with a technology idea or concept to solve a challenge on farm or for the agricultural industry. We invite concepts focusing on specific sectors including grains, livestock, horticulture, dairy, fisheries & aquaculture and many more.
You might be:
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A producer/farmer
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A tertiary or recently graduated student
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A tech enthusiast
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An aspiring entrepreneur interested in ag
Note you do not have to be already working in agriculture to apply and we welcome individuals from very diverse backgrounds.
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
"Thank you to the entire F2F team, this has been an incredible experience! I have really turned my idea into a business and feel equipped with the ongoing support and steps that I need."
MALKAH MUCKENSCHNABL
LIMBO
ALUMNI 2022
HOW IT WORKS
A fully integrated program pathway to help you navigate the different stages of your business journey.
TEKWOMEN 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 programs each year.
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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
OPEN NOW
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 12 FEBRUARY 2024
STAGE THREE - LAUNCH
10 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 EARLY MAY 2024
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
