Queensland agrifood innovators are being encouraged to step forward, with applications now open to join Team Queensland at evokeAG 2026, Australia’s premier agrifood technology and innovation event.
Primary producers, Queensland-based businesses, social enterprises, startups and AgTech ecosystem leaders are invited to apply for the opportunity to represent the state at the international event, which will be held in Melbourne on 17 and 18 February 2026.
Department of Primary Industries Acting Deputy Director-General Ashley Bacon said evokeAG offered an exceptional opportunity for innovators to showcase their work on a global stage.
“This is a chance for innovators to raise their profile, grow their networks, attract investment to Queensland and represent the very best our state has to offer,” Mr Bacon said.
“Team Queensland represents the innovation, talent and real-world solutions being developed and in use across our diverse landscapes to boost profitability, productivity and sustainability as we drive toward boosting primary production output to $30 billion by 2030.
“Now in its fourth year, the Team Queensland delegation continues to strengthen the state’s reputation as a national leader in AgTech innovation, sustainability and productivity.”
Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Deputy Director-General of Innovation Jasmine Vreugdenburg reinforced the government’s commitment to supporting Queensland’s innovation ecosystem.
“We are committed to empowering Queensland’s brightest AgTech entrepreneurs and fostering an ecosystem that drives growth and resilience in the state’s primary industries,” she said.
“Events like evokeAG help to connect our Queensland-based innovators with global opportunities, enabling them to seek investment, scale up their solutions and contribute to the state’s economic future.”
A total of 15 delegates will be selected by a cross-agency and industry panel. Successful applicants will receive a full-rate registration ticket valued at $1,750, granting access to the full program and welcome event.
Team Queensland is jointly led by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI). The initiative forms part of the Queensland Government’s broader commitment to elevating AgTech capability, supporting primary producers, and driving economic growth across the state.
About the Program
The Innovation Event Delegations initiative supports Queensland-based innovators by providing delegate or exhibitor tickets to key innovation festivals and events. Applicants must submit compelling business cases demonstrating how attendance will support their growth, industry contributions, and broader innovation capability development.
Eligible applicants include startups, scaleups, social enterprises, entrepreneurs and innovation ecosystem enablers headquartered in Queensland. Successful recipients may receive event tickets for Queensland-based events or be selected to join a Team Queensland delegation interstate.
The 2026 evokeAG theme, Invest. Innovate. Impact., highlights bold ideas, collaboration, and the commercialisation of agrifood solutions that drive sustainable growth and open new markets.
Delegates will also have access to a Hospitality Suite, providing opportunities to meet stakeholders and display information. Travel and associated costs remain the responsibility of applicants.
Key Dates
Applications close: 12pm, Wednesday 10 December 2025
Notification of outcomes: Friday 19 December 2025
To apply, organisations must:
For more information or assistance, contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or visit advance.qld.gov.au/grants-and-programs/jan/innovation-event-delegations.
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