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The 2026 Incubate program has been launched by Hort Innovation Frontiers in partnership with Startupbootcamp, targeting Australian growers and businesses in the horticulture supply chain. Sixteen startups have been chosen to undergo a six-week mentoring program aimed at developing commercially viable innovations.

Participants include Australian Farm Robotics, Chandan Dhir, and Cropwise, focusing on automation, waste conversion, and data integration, respectively. The curriculum encompasses customer segmentation, idea testing, partnership securing, financial modeling, and marketing skills. For those not selected, the Engage stage provides masterclasses for early-stage idea development in horticulture.