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Grains Research and Development Corporation

Level 4 East Building, 4 National Circuit, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia

Overview

Grains Research and Development Corporation is a research statutory corporation.

Total investments
2
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
2

Sector focus

  • Farming
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Investment portfolio

  • Whole

    Led · Seed · Apr 2023

    Whole Green Foods is commercializing WINX™ (whole ingredient nutrient extraction), a chemical-free process designed to extract ingredients for food and drinks while eliminating wastewater and decanted fibre associated with conventional oat milk production. WINX™ aims to reduce food waste by using all ingredients in plant-based product creation and to be cost-effective. The company says the technology can produce ingredients for a range of food and beverage applications. Recent funding will support continued development and move the technology toward commercialization. Whole. has partnered with a large ingredient manufacturer and is evaluating production locations, including Western Australia or Malaysia, as it scales.

  • Zetifi

    Participated · Series A · Dec 2022

    Zetifi develops long‑range Wi‑Fi coverage extension products aimed at improving internet and wireless connectivity on farms and regional areas served only by satellite or ADSL. The technology is positioned to remove a major barrier to digitalisation and automation in agriculture by delivering faster, more reliable on‑farm internet and Wi‑Fi. The company plans to double its software and product teams and scale manufacturing with the goal of entering the US market within the next 12–18 months. Zetifi has participated in accelerators including Telstra’s muru‑D (2019) and EvokeAg’s SparkLabs Cultiv8, and has received government grants and a $500,000 prize from the Grow‑NY competition. CEO and founder Dan Winson said on‑farm testing accelerated product development and refinement, enabling scalable applications of their technology for mass market deployment.

Team

  • Luke Gaynor

    Senior Manager

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  • Fernando Felquer

    Head of Business Development and Commercialisation

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