GATE VIRTUAL 2021
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GATE VIRTUAL 2021
NSW Department of Primary Industries - Global Ag-Tech Ecosystem (GATE), invites you to attend GATE VIRTUAL 2020.
GATE VIRTUAL is our showcase of our 2021 Incubation teams pitching new businesses, services and ag technologies developed for primary industries.
Due to COVID we have switched to a virtual event from our previous live showcases. This means we can reach parties across Australia and around the world. So REGISTER NOW!
PROMO 2021
DPI Soils Innovation
DPI Research Project, Wagga NSW
DPI Senior Soils Researcher Ehsan Tavakkoli is developing a potential solution to subsoil constraints by incorporation of chemically balanced nano-amendments through completed GRDC and prospective Soil CRC projects.
More than 60% of Australia’s cropping soils have subsoil constraints that limit productivity. By example the annual opportunity cost of soil sodicity for wheat production has been estimated to be worth $1.3 billion and for soil acidity, $0.4 billion. Ehsan is developing pathways for research outcomes by considering the desirability, viability and adoption pathway for industry.
Contact DPI researcher: ehsan.tavakkoli@dpi.nsw.gov.au
DPI Livestock Digital Tools
DPI Research Project, Armidale NSW
DPI has various R&D based decision support and forecasting tools. DPI Leader Value Chains - Edwina Toohey and Development officer Kathryn Egerton -Warburton (pictured), are examining opportunities for integration of digital tools, enabling
availability and adoption to solve important problems within primary industries.
Contact DPI researcher: Kathryn.ederton-warburton@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Aloxitech
Entrepreneur Project, Sydney NSW
Aloxitech founder and material scientist, Dr Jinqhua Fang is developing a non toxic food packaging material which slows down the food ripening process at room temperature, keeping food fresher longer, it reduces food waste and
contributes to a greener planet. This unique material has been granted a patent and is a “flexible ceramic”which absorbs airborne chemicals in the vicinity of fresh produce. It is a solid flexible sheet which can be applied to various types of packaging materials, eg metallic and plastic foils, cardboard and foam trays.
Contact Dr Jinghua Fang : jhfangstar@gmail.com
Nanosoils
Entrepreneur Project, Sydney NSW
UNSW Research and Nanosoils founder Cong Vu has developed techniques to precisely make silica particles at the nanoscale to help plants absorb
silica via root or leaves easier. By loading agrochemincals inside silica nanoparticles,
pesticide loss or degradation is minimised and the crop is protected for a longer time.
In nature, silica is one of the most abundant minerals widely distributed in sand and dust. As such, it is environmentally sourced and degraded. For more go to www.nanosoils.com
Contact: Cong Vu: Cong@nanosoils.com
Vanilla Dome
Entrepreneur Project, Central Coast, NSW
VANILLA DOME
David Soo, Vanilla Dome founder, uses technology to replicate the delicate conditions needed to grow vanilla beans. The remote and automated system creates a tropical climate through vents, misting and heating systems on 3D rotating trellis.
This micro climate system has potential for other greenhouse crops.
Vanilla Dome has also developed a vanilla processing system that preserves quality, generates high yields and reduces waste.
Contact: David Soo: david.soo@adventgrp.com.au
GATE VIRTUAL TOUR
OUR GATE PARTNERS
ABOUT THE GATE
The GATE is part of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) - the largest agricultural R&D provider in Australia, and is partnered with leading industry research organisations of
- Horticulture Innovation Australia
- Cotton Research & Development Corporation
- Fisheries Research & Development Corporation, along with
-SparkLabs Culitv8 - a leading business accelerator and venture capital provider.
The GATE is unique in Australia. It fosters Ag-Tech start-ups and entrepreneurs as well as supporting commercialisation for the adoption of new products and services developed by DPI’s 600 agricultural researchers.
Since its opening in 2018 the GATE has supported over 55 projects teams/ busineses to fast- track ag techologies and sevices to primary industry.
2021 DELIVERY PARTNER
Sparklabs 2021 Cohort
GATE corporate partner Sparklabs Cultiv8, has 9 businesses in their 2020 Cohort which are looking for investment and opportunities. To register your interest go to www.sparklabscultiv8.com or click here