The $50 million Graininnovate Fund established by the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) invests in startups helping to drive the future profitability and sustainability of Australia's grain growers. The Fund will invest from seed to growth stage in startups from Australia, and globally, that fit the fund's investment mandate. The Fund may invest in startups developing software, hardware or new business models applicable to Australia's grain growers. Click on report image (left) to read full overview of the GRDC 2018-2023 investment plan and key investment targets. Areas of interest include: 1. Genetic tools & technologies 2. Crop & environmental sensing 3. Grain storage logistics 4. Renewable technologies 5. Task automation 6. Crop protection technologies 7. Water & nutrient use efficiency 8. Crop management logistics The fund is managed by Artesian Venture Partners, Australia's largest and most active early stage venture capital firm. Artesian is a full stack venture capital firm focused on the Asia Pacific region with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and Shanghai.