Sparklabs Cultiv8

Not yet independently verified. We found no cohort or news from SparkLabs Cultiv8 dated after 2024 on its own site (checked 11 October 2026), so we could not confirm the programme still takes new startups. We will update this when it can be confirmed, and remove this note.

SparkLabs Cultiv8, also written Sparklabs Cultiv8, is an accelerator for agriculture and food technology companies. It runs from Australia and takes in early-stage startups from other countries as well. It has operated since 2017, and aims to help companies move from idea to commercial product.

What Sparklabs Cultiv8 does

• Accelerator programme: a six-month course that begins and ends in Orange, New South Wales.
• Commercialisation help: support to test, validate and launch products, including trials and corporate partners.
• Market expansion: routes into Australia and other regions through the SparkLabs network and university partners.
• Funding guidance: introductions to investors and financial advice from partners.

Clients

The programme targets agri-food tech startups with products that improve farm productivity, sustainability and supply chain resilience. It works closely with industry, research bodies and government.

Key facts

• Based in: Orange, New South Wales, Australia
• Operating since: 2017
• Hosted within: NSW Department of Primary Industries