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GrainInnovate (GRDC mandate) Grant

In context

This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies, at seed stage, Series A and Series B and growth stage. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Australia.

Summary

Venture fund managed by Artesian Venture Partners on behalf of the Grains Research and Development Corporation, investing in agricultural innovation and agrifood technology companies seeking both financial and strategic returns. Eligible applicants are typically startups and SMEs in the agtech and agrifood sectors.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 18 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Sole-LP venture fund for the Grains Research and Development Corporation, focused on dual financial and strategic returns in agricultural innovation and agrifood technology. Launched 2019.

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Key requirements

  • ✓Focus on agricultural innovation and agrifood technology aligned with GRDC mandate
  • ✓Potential for dual financial and strategic returns
  • ✓Alignment with grains research and development priorities

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for GrainInnovate (GRDC mandate)?
Eligibility covers organisations in AU; startup, sme, large-company.

About this sector

Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.