The 2020 CONNECT Innovation Hubs program will bring together regional entrepreneurs with innovativeand scaleable ventures, to incubate new ideas and business models, foster new collaborations, andaccess expertise and resources. 

Co-working spaces have been established at regional centres in southern WA: Busselton (South West),Albany (Great Southern) and Collie. With a maximum of 10 businesses per hub, the programs and eventswill be tailored to each of the regions with a focus on export market access and building capacity of start-ups to attract investment. 

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Bronwyn Blake , Vasse Valley

AgriStart’s REGIONAL CONNECT HUB gave me the skills and confidence to take our business to thenext level. Definitely recommend any new business to take part in one of AgriStart's programs."

What a fabulous year in the CONNECT Hub. This program is unique and challenging and allows participantsto work to the level of their business. The collaboration and networking was invaluable, as was the ability towork with a skilled and specialised mentor throughout the year.  AgriStart is uniquely positioned in thebusiness world to facilitate this program and I was hugely honoured to be part of the hub. Thank you.

Belinda Dennis , B indi Nutrition

www.agristart.com.au

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MAJOR SPONSOR This project is supported by the Australian Government Department of

Industry, Science, Energy and Resources through Incubator Support Initiative

funding as part of the Entrepreneurs’ Programme.

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

We are a Southdown /Babydoll Stud located in the heart of the Margaret River area. Our business is to breed Babydollsheep for the purpose of vineyard and orchard management. The Southdown component of our business is the meatproduction portion of our business. And finally, we are looking to explore the exportation of semen aspect of theindustry.

Our passion for topwater fishing and using quality gear led us to creating our very own timber fishing lures. Afterendless prototyping and rigorous testing, we eventually had a small selection of topwater timber fishing lures to suit allscenario’s and conditions. Nautiboy Fishing Lures are made in our small workshop and can proudly say the fishinglures are 100% Australian Made, using only the best quality materials.

Yelka provides remote sensing solutions to the public & governmental sectors. We have partnered with world-leadingcompanies in data analysis and satellite imagery acquisition capabilities.We develop and provide end-to-end services,utilising cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning technologies. We make satellite services practical and economical, andassist our customers in implementing the service in the field to maximise return on investment.

Kooyar Wongi is an Aboriginal owned and operated consulting business, based in the heart of the South West of WAand Nyungar Country. Kooyar Wongi means ‘Frog Talk/Talking/Yarning/Story’ in Nyungar language. We have morethan 40 years' expertise and experience in heritage protection, environmental management, community engagement,cultural awareness and education in the public and private sector.

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S O U T H W E S TConnect 2020 cohortLA DOLCE VITA

NAUTIBOY FISHING LURES

YELKA

KOOYAR WONGI

ROASTED TEA & COFFEE CO

Tea & Coffee subscription box taking you on a South West tour of amazing artisans. Select your preference, eachmonth a box of fresh deliciously unique tea & coffee will be delivered to your door.

NO FRILLS FERTILISER

Premium organic products from the soil health experts. For soil, plant and human health. 100% organic.

LEAFIE.ORG

Leafie.org is a NFP organisation that helps WA families to cut sugar and junk food for better health. Our servicesinclude delivery of programmes and courses, for schools and medical centres, and nutritional therapy for autism andhealth conditions. Our Sugar Free Family online course, supported by a dozen healthcare professionals, has helpedover a thousand families cut their everyday sugar.

PHARMSTEWARD

PharmSteward is innovating a way to promote effective and sustainable antimicrobial use in farm animals in order tominimise the development of resistant organisms and to strengthen consumer confidence in animal products.

INDIAN OCEAN SEA VEGETABLES

We are Western Australia’s first edible sea vegetable farm located in the pristine waters of the south west coastline. Ouraim is to grow local, sustainable, nutrient dense sea vegetables and shellfish varieties in a 3D polyculture ocean farmingsystem.

CIPHERTEL

CipherTel is a regional telecommunications carrier who brings quality, high speed broadband to regional agriculturalareas of WA, which have been forgotten about by the larger carriers and NBN.CipherTel achieve this by building newfibre and microwave infrastructure into poorly serviced areas.This allows new digital farming technologies and onlineplatforms to be employed.

ACTIVE DISCOVERY

Active Discovery are passionate about designing and creating innovative, engaging and dynamic playspaces for allages and abilities. We have established partnerships with some of the best play and surfacing manufactures in theworld. Sourcing and promoting sustainable products is a cornerstone of our business.

MARGARET RIVER HEMP COMPANY

Margaret River Hemp Company is one of Australia’s leading Industrial Hemp Industry Players, since 1995. A family runbusiness that also, owns and operates ‘Hemp Homes Australia’ and new start up ‘Margaret River Hemp Processing PtyLtd’ They have 2 retail stores and an extensive wholesale business with Hemp Foods and Skin Care.