PropaGATE

Join Us in Tackling WA’s Biggest Agri-Food Challenges

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Challenge Statement

Farmers and agribusinesses in Western Australia are facing increasing water scarcity due to climate change, with growing competition between agriculture and households for limited resources.

This issue is particularly acute in the Peel region, where plans to intensify land use must balance environmental protection of the Peel-Harvey Estuary.

Meanwhile, industries such as breweries, abattoirs and dairy producers generate large amounts of wastewater, missing opportunities for sustainable reuse in agriculture or other industries.

This program focuses on identifying and implementing cost-effective, sustainable technologies to treat agricultural wastewater, promoting resilience and environmental responsibility in the sector.

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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 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?

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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 at the end of February.

December 2024

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

Selected innovators are invited for a business trip to Western Australia to meet with potential customers and develop trial plans.

June - August 2025

We believe innovation thrives when the right minds and resources come together!

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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 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.