SIFT Connect Open Night

Calling All Peel Food & Bev Companies: You’re Invited!

FIPWA – 37 Dollyup Road, Nambeelup, WA 6207

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Whether you’re pumping out product from your home kitchen or getting ready to scale up your award-winning creation — this is for you.

Join us for the SIFT Connect Open Night — a relaxed, info-packed evening for early-stage food and beverage founders looking to grow smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

What to Expect:

• SIFT Centre Tour – Get a firsthand look at WA’s purpose-built space designed to help food & drink startups scale.

• Know Your Stuff Panel – From Start to Market with Shire of Murray Dr Danica-Lea Larcombe on the steps to getting your business registered with local government, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development David Leevers discussing the $20,000 agrifood and beverage voucher program, Future Food Systems Dr James Krahe sharing insights on new product development and Peel Produce Markets Megan Walsh on go to market strategies.

• Real Talk Panel – “Building a business from below the ground up” Adam Wilson, founder of Great Southern Truffles, will share how he grew his business from an idea in a garage to a free-hold food factory in Osborne Park.

• Moderated by David Doepel, Managing Director of SIFT and serial entrepreneur.

• Frank and fearless Q&A. – Your chance to get honest advice from someone who’s been there.

• Meet with like-minded People – Network with fellow makers, founders, and potential collaborators in a collegial setting.

This isn’t a pitch night — it’s a community night. No jargon. No pressure. Just real stories, practical insights, and good vibes.

Free to attend – but spots are limited. RSVP now and come connect with WA’s food startup community.