PropaGATE
Are you an innovator with a solution to manage wastewater?
Challenge Statement
Help Us Tackle Brewery Wastewater!
PropaGATE is a bold new challenge-led innovation program bringing the world’s best technologies and solutions to Western Australia.
After two months of deep industry consultation, one challenge rose to the top: wastewater treatment in breweries. Wastewater isn’t just a brewery problem—it affects entire water systems, from farms to communities and ecosystems. Many brewers are eager to improve their wastewater treatment but don’t know where to start or what technologies are available.
That’s where PropaGATE comes in. This program is on a mission to find and implement cost-effective, sustainable wastewater treatment solutions that help the brewing industry reduce its environmental impact while promoting resilience in agriculture and beyond.
If you have a game-changing solution that can tackle brewery wastewater, we want to hear from you!
Benefits for innovators
Fully funded trip to Perth, connect with brewers, government leaders, ecosystem partners, and industries in WA.
Join this collaborative challenge to scale your wastewater solutions and expand in Australia.
Receive tailored 1:1 support to create a powerful business case that attracts customers in Australia.
Gain exclusive access to the world-class Food Innovation Precinct in WA to test, refine, and elevate your innovation
What is PropaGATE?
PropaGATE is an innovation program tackling key challenges in agriculture, especially drought and climate change, through a collaborative, challenge-led approach.
We work with WA farmers to identify issues and run solution "sprints," bringing cutting-edge technologies from around the globe to the region. Farmers are involved every step of the way, from defining challenges to implementing solutions.
The program also supports local startups and innovators, strengthening WA’s AgriFoodTech industry and driving sustainable growth.
Why apply to PropaGATE?
Together, we are building a powerful cross-industry partnership and drive real, lasting impact for WA’s agriculture and food sectors
We represent 80% of WA’s Growers
Grower Group Alliance (GGA) is a thriving statewide network with an aggregated producer membership base of more than 4000 Western Australian farm enterprises.
We have deep expertise in AgTech Innovation
Beanstalk is a leading advisor and venture builder in the food and agriculture industry, and has a strong track record in bringing cutting-edge technologies to agri-businesses and farms.
We are gounded in the local ecosystem
FIPWA’s cutting-edge facilities will serve as the heartbeat of this initiative, a space where local expertise meets global ingenuity.
Key Project Dates
Applications Open for Challenge 1
Innovators with a solution to Western Australia’s Wastewater Treatment Challenge are invited to apply for the PropaGATE program. Applications close on 4th March.
January - March 2025
Selection of High Potential Solutions
The PropaGATE team does a rigourous assessment of the suitability of all applications and will run a pitch session with the most suitable solutions to select the winners.
March - May 2025
Innovators Visit Western Australia
June - August 2025Selected innovators are invited for a business trip to Western Australia to meet with potential customers and develop trial plans.
We believe innovation thrives when the right minds and resources come together!
That’s why Beanstalk, the Grower Group Alliance and the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) have partnered to launch this bold challenge-led innovation program.
The Program is Funded by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA).
Why work
with us?
Beanstalk is an innovation advisory and venture builder dedicated to unleashing the potential of agriculture as a leading force for good. Our flagship program, GRAFT, is a key part of enabling open innovation challenges, and we collaborate with clients to lead and run open innovation programs across APAC.
We leverage our agricultural industry experience and global network to scout, trial and scale solutions for the challenges and opportunities of growers and agri-businesses.
Why focus on innovation?
The agriculture industry is vital for ensuring food security, driving trade, and supporting rural communities.
However, it faces pressing challenges like rising input costs, climate pressures, and global demands for traceability and sustainability. Innovative technologies can tackle key issues and enhance the sector's sustainability and resilience
Industry and stakeholder interviews have already highlighted key issues such as: 1) wastewater treatment 2) water quality monitoring 3) cattle emissions measurement 4) bird damage in orchards 5) weeding in horticulture, and many more. This long list of challenges is a living document and will continuously be updated, and we welcome input from all stakeholders.
What agriculture challenge would you like us to solve through technology?
Click on the button to submit your challenge.
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