‘Future food’ is our shorthand for categories of food that are differentiated by exceptional values for nutrition, environmental sustainability, safety and trust. Not only does Australia have capability to build global market share in these categories, we think consumers are increasingly demanding a future in which the food industry responds to these values.

Systems technologies and ‘systems thinking’ are critical to increasing the efficiency and resilience of the food supply chain, nationally and globally.

The Fight Food Waste CRC aims to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of the Australian food industry.

Our research partners and industry participants undertake high quality research to solve industry-identified problems through outcome-focused collaborative partnerships.

Food Agility makes innovation easier. We broker, design and deliver innovation programs for the Australian agrifood industry, ensuring maximum impact for investment. We specialise in using data and digital technology to increase profits and improve sustainability.

The FEnEx CRC will execute cutting-edge, industry-led research, education and training to help sustain Australia’s position as a leading LNG exporter, and enable it to become the leading global Hydrogen exporter.

The Digital Health CRC harnesses the power of data and digital technologies to improve health outcomes, increase efficiency in health and aged care delivery, and grow a competitive digital health industry for Australia.

Sport is part of the cultural identity of many Australians.

In Australia, sports and recreational organisations attract more volunteers than any other type of organisation.

Major sporting events – grand finals, international cricket, grand slam tournaments, surfing competitions and cycling challenges – as well as less watched events – weekend matches, morning and afternoon training sessions and amateur competitions – fill calendars and recreational time.

Sport isn’t just a favoured pastime for Australians. It is a significant contributor to the Australian economy.

Biotechnology, also known as the life sciences, covers a broad spectrum of disciplines that is concerned with the study of living organisms, including microorganisms, plants, animals and human beings.

The life sciences industry develops therapeutics and pharmaceuticals, medical technology (including devices and diagnostics). It fuels innovation in agritech and foodtech, biotherapeutics (including stem cells and regenerative medicine) and digital health.

It seeks to treat diseases such as cancer, hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS and find ways to feed the world’s growing population, which is expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050.

CSIRO manages national research facilities and scientific infrastructure on behalf of the nation to assist with the delivery of research. The national facilities and specialised laboratories are available to both international and Australian users from industry and research.

The potential benefits of AI for the defence industry are substantial. AI can help soldiers make better decisions in complex and rapidly evolving situations by providing them with real-time information and insights on the battlefield.

AI can also automate routine tasks such as logistics, freeing up soldiers and officers to focus on more critical tasks.

AI can be used in human–machine teams to improve efficiency, increase combat power and achieve decision superiority, while lowering the risk to personnel.

Modelling geological formations underground is challenging due to the lack of direct visibility and cost of exploratory sampling. AI algorithms are being applied to improve geological estimations, fusing together a variety of dense and sparse data from different sources.

AI is being used in maintenance prediction and response, accident and injury avoidance, environmental impact including ventilation, pollution and water management, and autonomous vehicle management.

Robotic drill rigs make holes in the rock, which is filled with explosives to break up the rock for excavation. They use GPS, obstacle detection, and advanced auto-drilling to move and dig independently.

Autonomous vehicles (haul truck and rail trains) can provide increased performance and reliability, as well as allowing operations to be performed where it would be otherwise too hazardous for human operators.

The use of robots in hospitals is evolving steadily, doing everything from repetitive analytical tasks in medical analytical laboratories, cleaning and disinfecting, through to high end human-robot interaction robots applying tele-robotics for precision surgery, such as the da Vinci Surgical Robot, collaborative robots or "cobots", and telerobotic telepresence technology which enables doctors to meet patients virtually and provide telehealth services.

Artificial intelligence can be applied in agriculture. Data collected from sensors can be converted by artificial intelligence into information to support farm planning and monitoring, to manage crops, herds and land, through to determining management decisions for individual plants and animals.

AI is being incorporated into agricultural robots, to interpret sensor data, and support pest control, crop growth, fertiliser and water management, planting and harvesting, history and prediction.

With an ageing workforce and expensive labour, robotic and digital applications and products have the potential to enable farmers to understand the state and needs of crops, reduce labour costs and chemical inputs, and provide precision and timeliness in crop management, all whilst ensuring production levels either stay the same or increase.

Some farmers are already using drones, precision tractors and robotic arms for planting, harvesting and other functions. Agricultural automation and robotics have the potential to develop whole new farming and production systems.

AI in manufacturing brings offers streamlining and automation of complex processes. AI technology can effectively take control of data processing and input, that would otherwise require manual human labour.

Unlike humans who require breaks and holidays to rest, software including artificial intelligence can work 24/7. It can perform tedious, repetitive jobs without running the risk of burnout or fatigue.

AI tools can process and interpret vast volumes of data at a rate the human mind can’t compete with. This can include tracking, measuring, and monitoring inventory, machinery, and output.

AI has the capability to reduce human errors and reveal anomalies that would otherwise be missed. It’s a powerful tool when detecting quality defects and facilitating predictive maintenance of machinery.

Business Management software brings together applications for accounting, contact management, customer relationship management, project and process management and human resources into a single suite.

Business Management software can be generic or created specifically for a business category eg farm management software, practice management software, insurance management software etc

Unearthed Prosperity solves problems by generating and delivering ideas that create impact.

We consult on a variety of areas using our work & lived experience to deliver visionary solutions enabling prosperity.

We lead teams of capable people to unearth creative solutions to bring positive experiences to people and places.

We provide the capability and capacity to create and make ideas happen to achieve growth outcomes for regional communities.

We offer our services to business, industry, government, community organisations and not-for-profits.