GBIP in Australia: Agri-tech
Explore global opportunities in the agri-tech sector
Innovate UK is inviting innovative UK businesses working on agri-tech solutions to apply for its Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) in Australia.
The programme is open to businesses developing technologies for efficient, sustainable, and profitable agriculture across livestock, crop, and horticultural sectors, including:
- regenerative agriculture - soil health, pest management, cultivation
- climate-smart agriculture - carbon capture, emissions reduction, resilient crops/livestock
- robotics and automation - health monitoring, operations, harvesting
- sensing technologies and artificial intelligence for resource efficiency
- livestock and plant breeding, health, and nutrition
Why Australia?
Australia's agriculture industry, projected to reach $100 billion by 2030, provides a strong platform for UK businesses to engage with a growing market. The agri-tech and food-tech sectors are flourishing, with over 2500 enterprises, including 488 start-ups, supported by a collaborative culture and 15 incubators.
Businesses can tap into research and development partnerships with research bodies, universities, and innovation hubs. The visit will explore the Queensland agri-tech ecosystem and the evokeAG Conference, offering networking opportunities with key industry players from Australia and beyond.
Benefits of applying
By participating in this GBIP, you'll get the chance to:
- attend preparatory workshops in the UK
- join a 10-day market visit in Australia focused on agri-tech innovation
- participate in a follow-up workshop to exploit opportunities
- receive ongoing support from an Innovate UK Innovation and Growth Specialist
If your business is looking to expand globally and form new collaborations, don't miss the chance to apply. Join the applicant briefing on 17 September 2024 for more details.
The deadline for applications to the programme is 27 October 2024.
Find out more and apply to this agri-tech GBIP in Australia.
For additional advice, local businesses can email Alayne Kinver, Innovate UK Business Growth Project Manager in Northern Ireland: Alayne.Kinver@innovateukedge.ukri.org.
First published 6 September 2024