Frontiers Advisory Network

What the network does

The network helps Hort Innovation test ideas, assess opportunities and strengthen Frontiers investments. Depending on the project, advisors may help shape early concepts, provide technical or market insight, support due diligence, or connect projects with the people and partners needed to move them forward.

How advisors add value

Industry perspective

by bringing insights from growers, peak industry bodies, consultants and specialists

Expert advice

by providing technical, commercial and market knowledge to help assess opportunity and impact

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Useful connections

by linking Frontiers with researchers, co-investors, commercial partners and adoption partners

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Where advisors contribute

The advisory network supports several Frontiers pathways, in line with the Hort Innovation Strategy 2024–2026.

Innovation Partnerships

Advisors may help shape opportunities from the early stages, including discovery, concept development and validation. They may also support partner assessment, project reviews, steering committees, and monitoring and evaluation to help keep investments relevant, well managed and focused on impact.

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Hort Innovation Venture Fund

Managed by Artesian Venture Partners, the Hort Innovation Venture Fund invests in agrifood tech start-ups with strong growth potential. Advisors may support due diligence and help connect start-ups with growers for industry insight, trials and business development opportunities.

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Australian-Grown Innovation

Advisors may support Australian-Grown Innovation as mentors, domain experts or steering committee members. Participants may also be connected with people in the network to support market discovery and strengthen new ideas.

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How advisors are engaged

Advisors contribute as individuals, bringing experience and insight that helps inform investment decisions. Some may be drawn from an advisory register of specialist skills, while others may be invited when specific knowledge or experience is needed. These recommendations are often collected digitally to utilise our advisors time efficiently and effectively, ensuring minimal impact on their day whilst gathering the essential information needed to shape our investments to benefit the industry.

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Principles for engagement

A clear set of principles helps make sure engagement is open, transparent and based on the skills and experience advisors bring.

Relevant experience

Advisors are selected for the skills and experience they bring

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Good governance

Conflicts of interest, confidentiality and intellectual property are managed in line with Hort Innovation policies

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Transparency

Advisor involvement is documented as part of the advice supporting new investments

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For sensitive engagements, advisors may be asked to formally acknowledge requirements relating to confidentiality, conflicts of interest and intellectual property.

Contact

Visit the Frontiers website or email maxie.juang@horticulture.com.au