About Us

Our mission is to deliver maximum impact for research and innovation investment in the Australian agrifood industry, to help it be more profitable and sustainable.

about food agility

who we are

Food Agility makes innovation easier. We broker, design and deliver innovation programs for the Australian agrifood industry, ensuring maximum impact for investment. We specialise in using data and digital technology to increase profits and improve sustainability.

We have a strong track record, with a $330m+ portfolio that includes discrete, agile research projects through to major initiatives of national and global significance.

Our team, board and network of 80+ project partners span the agrifood, technology, research and government sectors.

Our Approach

  • The right partners and investors
  • The best researchers
  • Design thinking
  • Agile delivery
  • Strong financial oversight
  • Efficient contracting and IP management
  • Effective communication
  • Commercialisation pathways
  • Extension & outreach
Our Partners

To discuss how we can make innovation easier and deliver maximum impact for your investment, get in touch with Mick Schaefer at [email protected]

meet the team

our partners

Our Partners

Food Agility has a network of 80+ partners spanning the agrifood, technology, government and research sectors, including Mars, Kellogg's, AACo, Coles, Woolworths, Telstra, Yamaha Motor and Bosch, as well as eight leading Australian universities. We can connect you with the right investors and the best researchers to deliver your innovation program.

Strategic Partner

Strategic Partner

Agrifood businesses

Agrifood businesses

New data-driven technology to increase profits and improve sustainability.

Technology companies

Technology companies

Connection to the most innovative agrifood businesses and researchers to develop new digital products for a rapidly growing market.

Government

Government

New digital technologies and services to support effective regulation, help ensure food safety, promote the Australian brand and inform evidence-based policy.

Researchers

Researchers

High impact research with commercial application, surrounded by other recognised researchers, technologists and industry leaders. Streamlined funding processes.
View a list of our partners

work with us

There are no current vacancies.

Our promise

To our research partners

Everything we do is focussed on creating maximum industry impact. We will connect you with the right team with the right experience and capabilities and solve your challenges by creating new digital services. We will also build your capacity to meet future challenges by sharing new research and development methods.

To our agrifood industry and technology partners

Everything we do is focussed on creating maximum industry impact. We will connect you with the right team with the right experience and capabilities and solve your challenges by creating new digital services. We will also build your capacity to meet future challenges by sharing new research and development methods.

To consumers

Everything we do is focussed on creating maximum industry impact. We will connect you with the right team with the right experience and capabilities and solve your challenges by creating new digital services. We will also build your capacity to meet future challenges by sharing new research and development methods.

To our team

We are committed to creating a respectful, diverse and inspiring workplace. We practice what we preach, harnessing digital services and agile innovation methods to continuously improve what we do. Whether you are focussed on corporate development or applied research, we work together to achieve a shared purpose.

what is a cooperative research centre?

Cooperative Research Centre

The Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program supports industry-led collaborations between industry, researchers and the community. It’s a proven model for linking researchers with industry to focus on research and development towards use and commercialisation.

Learn more about CRCs