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Fly through :: AgriFood Connect Innovation Centre

Fly through :: AgriFood Connect Innovation Centre

Take a trip through the proposed AgriFood Connect Innovation Centre, planned for 2022. The ground breaking facility will be located at the AATLIS precinct, as an exciting collaboration between the University of Queensland, Telstra and FKG Group. The campus style facility will be located in the technology and innovation precinct at AATLIS, drawing together industry […]

AATLIS News :: UQ announces Agri-Food Alliance: ‘Wonka factory’ of Aussie foods

AATLIS News :: UQ announces Agri-Food Alliance: ‘Wonka factory’ of Aussie foods AATLIS News

Expect more delicious and premium Australian food in fridges across the globe, with the creation of The University of Queensland’s Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. The soon-to-be-established group is part of a two year pilot program, connecting UQ’s research and education in agri-food science with Queensland’s agrifood business thanks to $2.5 million in funding from the Australian […]

AATLIS News :: UQ announces $2.5m Agri-Food Innovation Alliance

AATLIS News :: UQ announces $2.5m Agri-Food Innovation Alliance AATLIS News

On Thursday, The University of Queensland revealed its Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, which is part of a two year pilot program designed to connect UQ’s research in agri-food science with agri-food businesses of all sizes. With globalisation, technology and climate change transforming the sector at a rapid rate, the university hopes the $2.5 million federally-funded initiative […]

Net Zero and AATLIS

Net Zero and AATLIS AATLIS News

The AATLIS precinct is well positioned to contribute towards net zero targets as it forges ahead creating collaborations and partnerships with environmentally sustainable companies. The article below, taken from the Financial Review on 26th October 2021, talks about the government’s road map towards net zero emissions by 2050. PM pins net zero hopes on technology, […]

AgriFood Connect Appoints Chairperson

AgriFood Connect Appoints Chairperson

  AgriFood Connect is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Michele Allan as the inaugural Chairperson for the organisation. AgriFood Connect’s mission is to bridge the gap between research and the adoption of new ideas and technologies by industry. The intention is to fast-track the deployment of innovative solutions, make our economy more resilient, […]

AgriFood Connect CEO Thomas Hall

AgriFood Connect CEO Thomas Hall

AgriFood Connect CEO Thomas Hall shares his journey from farm-life to championing the transition of Australian agriculture in this fascinating article from the University of Queensland. Thomas grew up surrounded by agriculture –  his family has been in the industry for generations, meaning he understands its challenges and lifestyle better than most. Taking on the […]

Solving Agricultural Challenges

Solving Agricultural Challenges AATLIS News

AATLIS’s innovation and technology precinct is home to the Agtech and Logistics Hub. The Hub’s mission is to help drive the agricultural industry forward by drawing together solution providers and those experiencing challenges in the industry. Foodmag published an informative article all about the hub, take a look! Read article

Introducing the Agtech and Logistics Hub

Introducing the Agtech and Logistics Hub

Supported by Advance Queensland, University of Queensland, University of Southern Queensland, FKG Group and TSBE, AATLIS has developed a multi-million-dollar agtech and logistics hub in our Toowoomba precinct. The hub exists to facilitate connections, collaboration, partnerships and opportunities – solving the agricultural industry’s biggest challenges with innovation and technology. Read more

Boosting Australian Agricultural Business

Boosting Australian Agricultural Business

At the KPMG IoT Innovation Expo for Smart Food and Fibre, AATLIS had the opportunity to share our vision for our innovation smart hub. FKG CEO for Digital Innovation and Energy, Grant Statton, spoke about the strategic value of the industry, the importance of collaborative business models, and the incredible impact our new hub will […]