Australian-Grown Innovation Build Program Demo Day | Co-hosted by Food & Fibre Gippsland
Discover the Next Generation of Australian Horticultural Innovation 🌱
Join us in Melbourne or online for the Australian-Grown Innovation Build Program Demo Day, co-hosted by Food & Fibre Gippsland.
Meet the founders and innovators developing practical solutions to some of Australian horticulture's biggest challenges — from reducing food waste and improving productivity to protecting crops and creating sustainable materials.
Supported by industry mentors and experts through the AGI Build Program, these teams are ready to showcase their innovations and connect with growers, investors, industry leaders and potential partners.
🌱 Meet the 2026 Build Cohort
Airponix Seed Australia
Enabling faster, year-round production of disease-free seed potatoes using aeroponic technology.
ExtensionAg
Using AI to turn complex agricultural research into practical insights for growers.
Gondwana Macadamias
Transforming the natural fragrance of macadamia flowers into a premium Australian botanical perfume.
Haskaps of Tas
Introducing haskap berries as an alternative crop to help growers diversify and extend the berry season.
LP One
Turning discarded pineapple leaves into sustainable building panels.
Macquarie University
Developing a bee-safe lure to combat Varroa mites and protect pollination.
Plant Nutrition Australia
Helping growers make smarter crop nutrition decisions through plant tissue analysis.
Platform Zero
Reducing fresh produce waste by connecting growers and sellers with more buyers.
Rare Dragon Fruit
Turning surplus and imperfect produce into valuable products through mobile food processing.
South Melbourne Market
Exploring compostable alternatives to single-use plastic produce net bags.
📅 Event Details
Monday, 23 November 2026
📍 St Kilda Town Hall, Melbourne
🎥 Livestream available from 5:30 PM AEDT
Program Agenda
5:00 PM — Doors open and registration
5:30 PM — Presentations begin and livestream starts
6:45 PM — Networking
7:30 PM — Event concludes
Why Attend?
Discover emerging innovations, hear directly from the people behind them and connect with the growers, investors and industry leaders shaping the future of Australian horticulture.
Whether you're looking for new technologies, potential partnerships, investment opportunities or fresh ideas, we'd love to see you there.
Join us in person or online and be part of what's next for Australian horticulture.