Innovation in the spotlight at AGI Demo Day
Australian-Grown Innovation (AGI) is holding its Build 3 Demo Day on Monday, 23 November, with 10 teams taking the stage with punchy, three-minute pitches showcasing new ideas and practical solutions for growers, horticultural businesses and the broader supply chain.
The physical event at the St Kilda Town Hall will also be streamed online, providing an opportunity to get up to speed on the latest innovations and make valuable new industry connections from anywhere in Australia.
Attendees will:
- discover emerging horticultural technologies and business ideas;
- hear directly from founders and growers turning industry challenges into opportunities;
- meet potential partners, researchers, investors and industry leaders;
with networking and refreshments after the presentations for those attending in person.
Event details
When: Monday 23 November 2026
Where: St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda VIC 3182 – and online
Time: Doors 5:00 pm, Pitches and online livestream 5:30 pm, Networking 6:45 pm, Finish 7:30 pm (AEDT)
Cost: Free, in person or online – tickets here.
About Australian-Grown Innovation
Australian-Grown Innovation is a Hort Innovation program delivered by Startupbootcamp with industry partners, aimed at building innovation capability across Australian horticulture. The program accelerates grower-led innovation by turning great ideas into commercially viable products and services that deliver real impact on the ground.
Running from 2025-2030, the program supports multiple cohorts each year through a
three-stage pathway – Engage, Incubate and Build – combining mentorship, capability development and industry connections to develop solutions to key challenges such as climate resilience, value-added products, AI-driven technologies, and supply chain improvements.
Find out more about the program here.