Agritech New Zealand will describe its mission to work with key stakeholders across the Wellington region to realise this opportunity. Examples of initiatives already underway include:

1. Increasing investment into the sector e.g. visit of Finistere Ventures and Yamaha Motor Ventures in May 2018
2. Developing a more consistent and powerful export story similar to Ireland Origin Green or the Dutch Food Valley e.g. crafting the NZ Agritech story with NZTE and NZ Story
3. Driving international partnerships e.g. cross-seasonal collaboration proposal from Western Growers (USA)
4. Increasing innovation/technology collaboration across the wider NZ Agriculture sector e.g. joint initiatives with farmer/grower organisations (like Zespri, Fonterra, Federated Farmers) and agritech companies

Microsoft has revamped its startup program. The BizSpark program with its traditional focus on Azure credits is making room for Microsoft for Startups with reduced credits and more emphasis on co-selling. Co-selling means leveraging the MS distribution network and market reach to help startups sell.
James from FileInvite is already talking to Lochana @ MS. Worth checking out if this could help any of the startups you're working with.

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