The New Zealand government is working with industry partners to unleash the true power of our agritech companies.
Driven by the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan and with sector-wide support, we’re accelerating the global growth of these innovative agritech businesses.
Cultivating solutions for global need
Right now, the world needs to feed more people than ever. New Zealand is responding with ingenuity that meets the challenges of demand, environmental standards and a changing climate. Combining respect and understanding of the land and sea with advanced technology, New Zealand agritech delivers real results because we are powered by place.
Activation
Through targeted tools, advocacy and support, along with connection into local and international networks, New Zealand’s agritech businesses can accelerate their success.
Online tools
Agritech Support Explorer
Designed to help agritech businesses navigate the rapidly evolving funding and support landscape with easy-to-access and tailored information.
Explore the projects that have been previously funded by Callaghan Innovation, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, AGMARDT and Ministry for Primary Industries in support of New Zealand innovation and economic development.
Helping New Zealand agritech businesses rapidly pursue commercial success in international markets through fundamental capability development and an export focussed outlook.
A Nutrient Technology Trialling study that aims to identify, validate and demonstrate, at scale, promising nutrient-management technologies across multiple farm/crop systems.
Standing up an ecosystem of tech companies, researchers and sector support services around the operators of drones, satellites or aircraft used in the agriculture sector.
Launch of the Specialised Agritech Venture Capital Fund, a $40 million joint between New Zealand Capital Growth Partners and Finistere fund to help address investment gaps across the agritech sector.
Enabling the agritech sector to be driven by single-capture, multi-use data that can be distributed seamlessly and securely to protect our environment, increase productivity and strengthen our economy.
Agritech Activator works closely with the agritech industry to support sector growth. Through events, workshops and networking opportunities, we ensure you’re up to speed with the latest thinking, news and industry developments.
Kiwi agritech companies are invited to join the New Zealand delegation heading to evokeᴬᴳ Exceptional Edge two-day conference in Perth in February 2024.
New Zealand’s agritech companies are creating solutions for a better world. Our innovative minds and future-focussed ideas are answering challenges faced by the global market.