Programs
The GATE Program covers a variety of services and offerings
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GATE APPLICATIONS
Read MoreThe Global Ag-Tech Ecosystem (GATE) is a NSW Government innovation program which enables greater uptake of ag-tech and digital approaches for industry benefit. The GATE does not take equity position and leverages the world class research and networks of the NSW Department of Primary Industries.The GATE offered a variety of programs for ag tech start ups including Mentoring Support, R&D support, Product validation and commercial partnerships for early stage ideas from entrepreneurs, DPI research staff and partner research agencies.
Acceleration support for early stage businesses is provided by GATE corporate partner SparklabsCulitv8 which is co-located at the GATE.
The GATE is not running a 2023 program.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Acceleration
Start Up - Acceleration
The GATE acceleration program is specifically designed to scale early-stage businesses into sustainable high growth companies. Participating startups are supported and challenged by business experts, mentors and technical specialists. The program will measure milestones against pre-agreed targets. Providing real-time feedback to achieve rapid growth and market expansion.
SparkLabs Cultiv8 is the GATE's partner in acceleration provision. Sparklabs Cutiv8 invests up to A$100,000 in all startups in exchange for an agreed equity position. Each startup gets matched with 4 to 6 mentors. Its mentors come from a range of backgrounds, some with specialised Industry experience, others with broader technology experience.
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Regional Digital Capability
Read MoreThe DPI and GATE support the development of digital capability for NSW public servants by providing resources and extension services to regionally located NSW agencies. This includes the GATE as a host of the regional agency hub for Human Centred Design training.
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DPI Grand Challenges
Read MoreThe DPI Grand Challenge program is a new initiative of the GATE. The Challenges convene multi-disciplinary groups of collaborators to focus on the most pressing problems facing Australian food and agriculture. The purpose of the Challenge is to create key projects that can be further developed by the GATE or other research organisations or private sector businesses.
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Innovation Showcase
Read MoreThe GATE's major event is the annual GATE Innovation Day is where we showcase NSW innovators in the Ag tech space with key researchers, industry and international investors. The GATE is supported by a vibrant, active and driven community. A key element which is critical to the health, and development of a powerful ecosystem within the Ag-tech space. Our events include entrepreneurial and networking days, educational and public information days. For more see our Events section.
2020 GATE VIRTUAL - 28 October 2020
Watch our GATE Virtual Demoday live streamed to over 800 global and Australian participants. Watch all our 9 companies pitchs on the GATE YouTube Channel or go to our Incubation Projects Page.
2019 GATE INNOVATION DAY- Sofitel Hotel Sydney, Australia
Watch our GATE Innovation Day held in Sydney on 10 September 2029. Watch all our 9 companies pitchs on the GATE YouTube Channel or go to our Incubation Projects Page.
2018 GATE INNOVATION DAY- Sofitel Hotel Sydney, Australia
Watch our GATE Innovation Day held in Sydney on 18 September 2018. Watch all our 9 companies pitches on the GATE YouTube Channel or go to our Incubation Projects Page.
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Commercialisation
Read MoreThe DPI undertakes commercialisation of selected research outcomes. Some of these products and programs include plant variety rights, diagnostic tools, data and devices. Commercialised products provided by DPI also includes support tools provided free to the public such as apps for farmers and consumers. For commercialisation activities and opportunities read more.
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General Services
Read MoreGeneral Advisory
The GATE can direct inquiries from investors, research organisations and ag-tech entrepreneurs to other government services or start up programs that may be suitable to the emerging regional and ag technology ecosystem in NSW.
GATE Co-working space
Coworking space is available at the GATE for local ag tech start ups and GATE graduates to build an ag tech community of interest.
Events
The GATE is supported by a vibrant, active and driven community. A key element which is critical to the health, and development of a powerful ecosystem within the Ag-tech space. Our events include entrepreneurial and networking days, educational and public information days. For more see our Events section.
Research stations
The GATE can support start up access to the DPI facilities for on‑farm validation of new technologies across 25 research stations and 13,000 ha of trial farms. This is subject to negotiation and conditions around suitability of projects and availability of facilities.
FAQs
Read through The GATE frequently asked questions
Apply
Apply to be an agricultural innovator as part of the GATE.