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Food Innovation Bootcamp
Your essential field guide to accelerator readiness—delivered live.
Rocket Seeder, proudly supported by the City of Sydney, is running this 4–5 August 2025 in a live, in‑person format in Sydney CBD.
Over two days, you’ll participate in 10 focused, practical workshops:
August 4th 2025:
• Intro to the agrifood landscape
• Value & impact proposition
• Customer research
• Sales & BD Pipeline session
• Pitching workshop
August 5th 2025:
• Branding & marketing
• Legal, data & IP insights
• Government support overview
• Investment landscape
• Pitch practice
What does the Bootcamp involve
Our Bootcamp program is cohort-based, meaning you'll join a group of 8–15 other early-stage founders working on food and agrifood innovation. Over two intensive days, you’ll take part in 10 practical workshops designed to strengthen your core foundations—from customer research and branding to pitching, legal, sales, and investment.
Each session includes interactive exercises, expert-led discussions, and real-world examples. You’ll also connect with mentors and trailblazers in the food innovation ecosystem, and start building your own network for long-term success.
Thanks to the support of the City of Sydney, the Sydney Food Innovation Bootcamp is FREE for eligible participants.
Q: When and where is it held? A: Workshops run over two days in Sydney across 4th and 5th August.
Q: How much does the program cost? A: Thanks to the City of Sydney’s support, the program is free for eligible participants.
Eligibility and other questions you might have
Q: What is the Basecamp? A: A two-day, cohort-based program designed to help early-stage founders shape, strengthen, and prepare their food or agrifood innovation for accelerator programs.
Q: Who is Basecamp for? A: The program is designed for early-stage founders or individuals with a strong idea in food and agrifood innovation. Whether you're focused on sustainability, foodtech, soil and regeneration, logistics, or food security—you’re welcome.
Q: What does Basecamp include? A: – Ten hands-on workshops over two days – A small, supportive cohort of 8–15 founders – Practical tools, frameworks and expert facilitation – Pitch practice and tailored feedback – Connections with mentors and industry leaders
Q: What topics are included? A: 1.) Agrifood innovation landscape 2.) Value & impact proposition 3.) Customer research 4.) Sales & business development 5.) Branding, marketing & impact metrics 6.) Legal, data & IP 7.) Government support 8.) Investment landscape 9.) Pitch development 10.) Pitch practice with feedback