Applications close on 1st April 2026
Elevate Dairy is excited to announce that applications are now open for innovators ready to shape the future of the dairy industry. If your commercial-ready solution can improve how dairy farms operate, we want to hear from you.
Elevate Dairy is open to all innovators, and will have a specific focus this year on innovations that address priority challenges:
Productivity
Solutions that enhance on-farm efficiency and sustainability, including:
- Pasture measurement and management
- Soil improvement technologies
- Feed efficiency and conversion tools
- Water use efficiency innovations
Automation & Integration
We welcome technologies that reduce labour reliance and streamline farm operations, such as:
- On-farm automation
- Data integration platforms that support easier, faster decision-making
Animal Health
We’re interested in tools and technologies that help farmers care for their herds, including:
- Early disease detection
- Improved treatment solutions
Farm Management
Innovations supporting stronger farm teams and cost-effective operations, including:
- Staff management systems
- Staff training and capability development
- Solutions that reduce energy use and other input costs
If your innovation aligns with any of the categories above, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of dairy.
By joining the program, successful innovators will receive:
- 1:1 support to enter the Victorian dairy market, with direct access to industry experts and farmers
- Opportunities to build strong partnerships with leading farmers, processors, distributors and service providers
- A four-week Virtual Academy to prepare for market entry, featuring masterclasses and expert sessions
- The chance to join our roadshow to pitch directly to farmers and distributors, with flights, accommodation and transport funded
- Follow-on funding will be provided to a select group of innovators after the roadshow to fund demonstrations of their innovation and for other in-market expansion activities
Applications are now open and close on 1st April 2026. Click *here* to download the flyer for more information.
