Polybee launches Australian subsidiary

Polybee has announced the establishment of Polybee Australia. The new subsidiary is now officially operational and is co-located at La Trobe University's campus in Victoria—an innovation and agricultural hub.

Over the years, Polybee has had the privilege of working with Hort Innovation, the grower-owned R&D organization, and leading growers such as Flavorite, Perfection Fresh, Sundrop Farms, Spirli Farms, Boratto Farms, and LeaderBrand. Through collaboration, the company has tackled challenges in crops like tomatoes, strawberries, spinach, broccoli, and lettuce.

By establishing this subsidiary, Polybee aims to build a dedicated local team to support Australian growers and maximize the impact of the company's proprietary technologies, strengthen partnerships and deliver solutions tailored to the region's unique needs, and collaborate closely with growers and research institutions to co-invest in market expansion and R&D opportunities.

Polybee has extended sincere gratitude to La Trobe University, whose team played a key role and accelerated the process in securing the office space.

"The La Trobe Research and Innovation Precinct is excited to welcome Polybee as a new partner at our Melbourne Campus in Bundoora. The co-location highlights a shared commitment to drive innovation in agriculture - locally and globally. As part of La Trobe University's transformative University City, our vibrant Precinct connects partners with more than just cutting-edge facilities. We are pleased to support Polybee on their innovation journey, fostering a strong collaborative partnership and pioneering growth in the agricultural sector", said Dr. Megan Fisher, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Industry Engagement), La Trobe University.

Siddharth Jadhav, CEO at Polybee, remarks: "Our expansion into Australia is a testament to the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and openness embodied by Australian farmers, universities, and research institutions. We are thrilled to call Australia our second home and have exciting growth plans for our team in this market."