Welcome to the Agrifood Innovation Institute
The Agrifood Innovation Institute connects The Australian National University with industry and entrepreneurs to accelerate transformative innovation and future-proof Australia's agrifood system.
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Plant breeders can now make predictions about the crops they are growing using computer modelling based on images from space. It sounds futuristic, but this is a reality for some canola breeders in Australia and Mexico following work done by researchers at The Australian National University.
We asked the AFII team their key takeaways from evokeAG 2025.
Last week, I attended evokeAG in Brisbane, along with Anne-Sophie Dielen and four ANU students. evokeAG is an annual event where industry, government and research institution stakeholders come together to explore and debate innovations in the agrifood sector.
What we offer
As an ANU Innovation Institute, AFII is here to provide industry streamlined access to our cutting-edge research across STEM, social sciences, economics, and law. We unite diverse teams to turn research into tangible impact, strengthening Australia's agrifood sector.
The AFII Innovation Training Initiative helps industry by supporting students and professionals to develop the skills and experience agriculture needs to grow and thrive into the future.
Want to join the Agrifood Hub?
Office, lab and hot desk spaces are available for agrifood businesses, from start-ups to more established operations. This is a unique opportunity to undertake your R&D alongside Australia’s best researchers, working together to secure funding, participate in knowledge exchange and build research impact.
Our people
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The AFII Strategic Investment Program supports ANU agrifood sector research with funding, aiming for real-world impacts through collaborative innovation
The Hub is currently home to four businesses, ranging from small start-ups to businesses with a growing international customer base.