80 European SMEs will work to develop digital and sustainable solutions capable of responding to the main challenges of the agri-food sector.
The GATE5.0 acceleration program begins its journey with the start of the first phase (SEED Phase), which accompanies the selected projects in the development of their value proposition and business model.
The 40 selected projects are the result of collaboration between an SME in the agri-food sector and a technology or deep-tech SME, which will work together to develop Agriculture 5.0 solutions. This methodology seeks to connect real challenges in the sector with technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, robotics, computer vision, data analytics or Digital Twins.
The start of the SEED Phase comes after kick-off with the selected projects on August 27, which officially kicked off this first phase.
Now, the 40 projects begin their journey within GATE 5.0
40 projects, 80 companies and many different challenges
The selected projects cover a wide variety of challenges: water management, productivity and labor, soil health, reduction of agricultural inputs, traceability, climate resilience, livestock, horticulture and new production models.
🌱 Agriculture, soil and crops
1. FLORA — Field-validated Labour Optimisation for Remote Apiculture in mountain environments
A solution to optimize the work and monitoring of beekeeping in mountain environments, facilitating the remote management of hives.
Companies: Mel de Ca l’Abellaire SL + Colmenio SIA.
2. MOO-READY — Market-Oriented Operational Optimisation for Resilient, Efficient and AI-Driven Grazing Systems
A digital platform for extensive livestock farming that combines IoT collars, satellite imagery, and an app to improve grazing, animal welfare, and productivity.
Companies: Moofind UG + CACTUS Engineering SL.
3. SMARTSOIL — Smart Soil Regeneration through Active Subsoiling
A solution aimed at soil regeneration through intelligent subsoiling techniques to improve its structure and health.
Companies: Hoogen Rekultivierung GmbH + Imants BV.
4. AGRILOOP — Closing the Data Loop between Meat Processing and Livestock Farms through an Interoperable Agrifood Data Space
An interoperable data space to connect information between livestock farms and the meat industry, improving data exchange and decision-making.
Companies: FRESBEIRA – Indústria de Carnes, Lda. + BRAINR S.A.
5. DIPP — Digital Intelligent Planning Platform
A digital platform to improve planning and decision-making in agricultural activity.
Companies: Agrícola Falset-Marçà i Secció de Crèdit AFALMA SCCL + FHIOS, Consultoría Tecnológica, S.L.
6. AEROX
A drone-based system and an on-demand H₂O₂ microreactor to apply treatments more precisely and reduce the use of crop protection inputs.
Companies: QQLYN d.o.o. + Infordata Sistemi S.r.l.
7. GH-Ops — Smart Digital Operations and Augmented Reality for Greenhouse Agriculture
Digitization of greenhouse operations through task management, augmented reality for monitoring and maintenance, and an AI-based assistant.
Companies: BIANAME S.A. + up2metric P.C.
8. ALGAE-WATER TWIN 5.0
An AI-based Digital Twin to monitor and optimize algae production, improve resource use and ensure batch traceability.
Companies: Algaloop S.L.U. + HUPI SAS.
9. DeepGreen — Artificial Intelligence Platform for Accelerated Development of Sustainable Bioinputs
An AI platform to accelerate the development of more sustainable bioinputs for the agricultural sector.
Companies: AmpliAqua, Lda + Dimera Core, Lda.
10. EUROIRRIGATOR — Autonomous robotic system for water optimization in extensive agriculture
An autonomous robotic system aimed at optimizing irrigation and water use in extensive agriculture.
Companies: Granja Can Planas, SL + Sterna Innovation Projects, SL.
11. ROOTS — Resource Optimization and Observability for Technological Scaling
A solution focused on the optimization of resources and the monitoring of agricultural operations to facilitate technological scalability.
Companies: Rania Morsi EuroGreen Technology srl + ABINSULA ES SL.
12. SoilDirect — AI-Driven Satellite Soil Health Monitoring for Data-Driven Agriculture
Monitoring soil health using AI and satellite data to facilitate data-driven agricultural decisions.
Companies: Holland Greentech + Spatialise B.V.
💧 Water Management and Precision Agriculture
13. AquaVitis — AI-driven Digital Twin for Precision Irrigation in Complex Viticulture
A Digital Twin that combines data from sensors, drones and AI to improve irrigation management and detect water stress in vineyards.
Companies: Bodegas Viñátigo, C.B. + TECNOFLY CANARIAS SL.
14. IAGRODEC — An integrated data-driven platform to support decision-making in precision agriculture
A data-driven platform to support decision-making and facilitate more efficient precision agriculture.
Companies: Ladeveze Cullen SL + KAIZTEN ANALYTICS S.L.
15. InsectOS Pilot
A digital platform to optimize production and traceability in insect farm networks.
Companies: Villa Insect SL (Protiberia) + AgriCloud SRL.
16. SpaceET — Precision Irrigation with IoT-Satellite Data Fusion
Fusion of satellite data and IoT sensors to improve irrigation decisions and move towards precision irrigation.
Companies: AGROKOS Ltd. + World from Space s.r.o.
17. CROPCHAIN
Automation of the management and traceability of containers in controlled environment agriculture to improve resource yield and efficiency.
Companies: Néboda Farms S.L. + Logicmelt Technologies SL.
18. AQUAGUARD — AI-Enabled Predictive Maintenance and Fault Detection for Farm Irrigation
AI, IoT and data analytics to detect breakdowns and anomalies in irrigation infrastructures before they cause water losses or interruptions.
Companies: Fotovoltaica Macotera SL + Nexlys Lda.
19. AIGUADROP — Advanced Intelligent Groundwater Use and Drip Optimization Project
A smart solution to optimize the use of groundwater and drip irrigation.
Companies: El nano farinetes + INTELIGG IDIOTIKI KEFALAIOUCHIKI ETAIREIA.
20. BIOCOMPLEX
A soil improvement system that combines organomineral fertilizers and biological decomposition of crop residues.
Companies: PEASANT (FARMER) ENTERPRISE “ISTOK” + Innovative Company Bioinvest-Agro LLC.
🤖 Data, AI, sustainability and productivity
21. WiserCert 5.0 — Predictive Assistant for Agricultural Certification and Sustainability
An AI platform that integrates agricultural, operational, meteorological and environmental data to simplify certification, traceability and sustainable management of farms.
Companies: Companhia do Lucriz – Sociedade Agro-Alimentar, Unipessoal Lda + Wise Connect S.A.
22. Sprobat
A project aimed at applying robotics and automation in agricultural production to improve efficiency and sustainability.
Companies: AMORINS, LDA. + ANTONIQ ROBOTICS, S.A.
23. WISE-SEC — WISE decision support for SECure agri-food systems
A decision-making support tool to strengthen security, resilience and data management within agri-food systems.
Companies: ERGASTIRIA GALANAKIS E E + EIGHT BELLS LTD.
24. IRIX-OLIVE — Precision Irrigation & Fertigation AI Platform for Mediterranean Olive Production
A solution that connects soil sensors with intelligent weed management to enable more precise interventions.
Companies: Energy Properties M.I.K.E. + Agri Safe SAS.
25. VRAHERB — From soil-sensors to weed management
A solution that connects soil sensors with intelligent weed management to enable more precise interventions.
Companies: Finca Bizcarra SL + IPM Advice SL.
26. SMARTBED — Data-driven decision support for compost-bedded dairy barn management
A data-driven decision-making support tool to improve the management of compost beds on dairy farms.
Companies: MAIANS MANLLEU SL + Cynomys srl.
27. AgroVision
An AI and computer vision solution that seeks to make precision agriculture more accessible to small and medium-sized farms, using the smartphone as a tool to support decision-making.
Companies: Salvanas Panagiotis Farm Holdings + Agrobit S.r.l.
28. DCGROW — Data Centre Powered Greenhouse Root Zone Optimisation for Waste Heat Circular Farming
It combines waste heat from data centers with root zone sensors to optimize water and fertilizer in greenhouses.
Companies: DC Farmers ekonomisk förening + Mizusense BV.
29. BIODECIDE — A Biology-Driven Decision System for Regenerative Soil Management
A decision support system based on biology and data to move towards regenerative and more efficient soil management.
Companies: MARSILEA S.R.L. S.T.P. + INBIOTA S. Coop. And.
30. LTF — LicenseToFarm
A precision spraying solution and automation of compliance with requirements related to water use, facilitating more efficient and traceable management.
Companies: Akkerbouwbedrijf mts v Leeuwen Boomkamp + AcreAtlas.
🌍 Resilience, traceability and new production models
31. LOT-TO-LABEL — End-to-End Batch Identification and Logistics Traceability for Agri-Food Products
An end-to-end traceability system that connects production, labeling and logistics batches, improving the transparency of the agri-food chain.
Companies: Expertevasion, Lda. + PROCON SYSTEMS, S.A.
32. ORCHID — Orchard Resource Conservation through Heat-stress Imaging & Diagnostics
It uses thermal imaging, spectroscopy, and AI to identify pear varieties that are more resistant to heat stress and improve water management.
Companies: Potamia Fruit Breeding R&D Ltd + Aridex Ltd.
33. OptiMush — AI-based prediction of optimal mushroom quality
AI, cameras and climate sensors to predict the optimal time of harvesting mushrooms and reduce losses associated with overripening.
Companies: Smits Champignons + Heliovision.
34. DVP — Digital Vital PoultryChain
Connect the data of the poultry chain through a data space, a Digital Twin and a digital product passport to improve traceability and sustainability.
Companies: Kuijpers Kip BV + Food Insights BV.
35. OmniLait AI
An Agriculture 5.0 platform that integrates data from livestock, milk production, production and maturation to make the quality of artisan cheeses more predictable.
Companies: Quinta Ribeira de Alpreade, Lda + FZ AGRO.GESTÃO – Consultoria em Meio Rural, Lda.
36. GREENCAST — AI-Driven Market Intelligence for Sustainable European Greenhouse Horticulture
It uses AI and market intelligence to help greenhouse producers adapt production to demand and reduce resource consumption.
Companies: Gartenbauzentrale eG + Huggin Munin Ltd (Agricom).
37. OCM — Orchard Climate Mitigation
A passive climate control solution to reduce water consumption, mitigate heat stress and increase the resilience of fruit crops.
Companies: Oostveenfruit BV + Catyra BV.
38. SMART-POULTRY AI
A predictive AI tool that uses existing data from poultry farms to anticipate animal stress, optimize feeding, and reduce resource waste.
Companies: Garcia Crosanto Sociedad Limitada + Datamodule SIA.
39. TRACEFERT — Digital Traceability and Accounting Automation for Organic Fertilizer
It digitizes the traceability and document management of the process that transforms organic waste into fertilizers, reducing the administrative burden and improving control.
Companies: Rewind Organics SL + USE IT SOFTWAREL SL.
40. COWI – Less copper for better wine
A computer vision and AI technology that allows you to adjust copper doses in organic and biodynamic vineyards in real time according to the needs of the crop.
Companies: VINS EL CEP, S.L. + TALPTECH, S.L.
A new generation of agri-food innovation
The 40 selected projects show the extent to which the digital and green transformation of the agri-food sector can address very diverse challenges: from the lack of water and the need to reduce inputs to traceability, workforce management, resilience to climate change or the need to make better decisions based on data.
The GATE5.0programme, co-funded by the European Union through the SMP-COSME EUROCLUSTERS programme, has a global budget of €2.26 million, of which €1.97 million will be used to directly finance innovative startups and SMEs participating in the programme.
Each selected consortium – made up of an agri-food company and a technology company – will be able to receive up to 118,500 euros in direct funding, training and mentoring with the aim of developing and validating its innovative solution for the agri-food sector.
The program is driven by a consortium made up of 3 European entities that accompany these projects in a three-phase path: SEED, focused on the value proposition and business model; SPROUT, oriented to the development and validation of prototypes; and HARVEST, focused on large-scale demonstration, market readiness and scalability.
Now, with the start of the SEED Phase, the first chapter of this journey begins.
40 projects
80 SMEs
A shared goal: to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable, resilient and competitive Agriculture 5.0 in Europe.
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