Student sponsorship opportunities
Investing in Future Leaders
Every industry leader, researcher and innovator started somewhere, and often it was an opportunity outside the classroom that helped shape their career direction. Industry events, conferences, networking opportunities and professional development programs give students the chance to connect with experts, explore emerging challenges, and gain firsthand insight into the careers and industries they aspire to join.
Each year with the help of the ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute, students are able to access these experiences and develop the skills, confidence and professional networks that will help them succeed in the workforce of tomorrow. From strengthening communication and leadership capabilities to building industry knowledge and expanding career horizons, these opportunities provide benefits that extend well beyond a single event.
For students, sponsored opportunities are a chance to learn, grow and engage directly with the people and organisations shaping the future of food, agriculture and sustainability. For our partners, they represent a tangible investment in developing the next generation of talent, helping ensure a skilled, capable and connected workforce ready to tackle future challenges.
The ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute is proud to bring together students, researchers, industry, government and community partners to create these valuable connections. Through events, outreach activities and industry engagement programs, the Institute helps bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring students can access experiences that inspire, inform and prepare them for successful careers.
Whether you've benefited from a sponsored opportunity, funded student participation, or are looking for ways to get involved, we invite you to stay connected.
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Articles
From climate negotiations to food systems transformation, PhD candidate Jamie Piroe's experience at the Crawford Fund Annual Conference on Food Security challenged assumptions, sparked new ideas and highlighted the power of systems thinking in creating sustainable food futures.
To support our emerging talent, AFII is offering several sponsorships (valued at up to $670 each) for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and postgraduate students to attend the 2026 Crawford Fund Conference.
The Agrifood Innovation Institute will support up to six ANU students (undergraduate or postgraduate) to attend the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference in Bendigo on 23 July 2025.
We asked the AFII team their key takeaways from evokeAG 2025.
The Agrifood Innovation Institute is inviting ANU students to apply for sponsorship to attend the country’s biggest agrifood tech event evokeAG in 2025.
On Tuesday 5 July, CEAT had the pleasure of hosting Dr Maggie Mwathi and Kathryn Pagler from Plant Health Australia (PHA) to present a biosecurity workshop to ANU agriculture students at the Fenner School of Environment & Society. This was part of our partnership with PHA to create industry experiences