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Stored deadline is 2026-04-09 and today is 2026-04-17; the deadline has passed, making the call closed.
Digital Europe Programme: Calls for applications from joint consortia consisting of one agrifood SME and one digital technology SME to develop and validate Agriculture 5. 0 solutions is sponsored by European Commission (Digital Europe Programme).
This initiative bridges the gap between high-tech innovations and practical agricultural needs by funding joint consortia of agrifood SMEs and digital technology SMEs to develop and validate Agriculture 5. 0 solutions.
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Open Call Analysis: GATE 5. 0 Open Call GATE 5. 0 Open Call for SMEs and Startups Up to €118,500 for agrifood and digital SME tandems to develop and validate Agriculture 5.
0 solutions across Europe. Submission deadline: 30 April 2026. The European agrifood sector faces dual pressure: reducing its environmental impact while simultaneously increasing productivity and resilience.
At the same time, digitalisation is advancing unevenly across the value chain: while technology companies are developing AI, IoT and robotics solutions with high potential for agriculture, many agrifood SMEs lack the resources or knowledge to adopt them. GATE5. 0 is designed to close that gap.
GATE5. 0’s (Green and Digital Transitions for a Sustainable European Agrifood Ecosystem) mission is to build a structured support ecosystem for agrifood and digital SMEs, accelerating their green and digital transformation through cross-sectoral and cross-border collaboration.
The project is structured around a three-phase innovation funnel (Seed, Sprout and Harvest) that guides SMEs from early-stage concepts to piloted, market-ready solutions, combining direct financial support (FSTP), a structured Acceleration Programme, and Capacity Building services.
This single open call, launched on 1st March 2026, is designed as an Open Innovation Challenge competition to select SME consortia to enter its Acceleration Programme. The consortia must be formed by one agrifood SME providing a real operational need and one digital/technology SME providing the corresponding solution. Why Apply to GATE 5.
0 Open Call? The call offers direct financial support and access to a structured acceleration programme –both of which run simultaneously across the three phases. Each SME in the selected consortium receives up to €59,250 in total support , meaning up to €118,500 per consortium.
This breaks down into €49,750 for project development (Acceleration Programme) and €9,500 for Capacity Building. Each SME must contribute a minimum private co-financing equivalent to 15% of the FSTP budget received.
Beyond funding, as beneficiaries, SMEs will have additional training and support throughout the different phases of the program, as well as opportunities to showcase their solution and network with fellow awardees of the GATE 5. 0 program.
Applications must be submitted as joint proposals by consortia of exactly two SMEs: one agrifood SME providing a real operational need and one digital/technology SME providing the corresponding solution. Only one proposal per SME can be selected for funding. Participation in all mandatory activities is a contractual obligation, not optional.
GATE 5. 0 offers a matchmaking tool for both kinds of SME to get in touch and form the corresponding consortium. To be eligible, each company must: Be legally established in an EU Member State, in an SMP-associated country or in Ukrainian government-controlled territories.
Belong to the value chain of the agrifood, digital or ICT sectors. Demonstrate a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6. Be an SME or startup according to the EU definition.
How to Apply to GATE 5. 0 Open Call All proposals must be submitted in English via the GATE5. 0 Proposal Management Platform by completing the online form.
The application structure is fully aligned with the evaluation criteria, ensuring direct traceability between what is requested and how it is scored. Call publication: 1 March 2026 Submission deadline: 30 April 2026 Evaluation period: May–June 2026 Notification of selected projects: July 2026 Sub-Grant Agreement signature: July 2026 Acceleration Programme start (SEED Phase): August 2026 Proposal Requirements for GATE 5.
0 Open Call The call defines three indicative performance areas (sustainability, new digital solutions and security) that should be addressed and five priority thematic areas –projects are not strictly limited to these challenges, but proposals addressing alternative challenges must explicitly demonstrate their relevance and appropriateness.
Projects may cover smart irrigation and precision water use, real-time monitoring of soil and climate conditions, data-driven irrigation recommendations and decision support, integration of field and satellite data, automation and optimisation of irrigation systems, and traceability and governance of water use. 2.
Labour and Smart Productivity This topic covers digitalisation of farm operations and workflows, task planning, workforce optimisation and process automation, knowledge management and decision-support tools, robotics, drones and autonomous systems, computer vision and monitoring of crop activities, and integration of digital platforms into daily farm operations. 3.
Reduction of Crop Protection Inputs Solutions may address precision crop protection and targeted treatments, monitoring and early detection of risks, digital field notebooks and traceability systems, AI-based analysis of yield, quality and treatment data, regulatory compliance support and decision assistance, and advanced detection technologies such as hyperspectral analysis. 4.
Soil Health & Crop Optimisation This area covers continuous soil monitoring and sensing, data-driven soil and crop management, regenerative and biodynamic farming technologies, conversion of complex soil data into actionable decisions, and integration of soil data into existing irrigation and fertilisation practices. 5.
Data Interoperability and Governance Projects may address interoperable data platforms and common data spaces, integration of operational, regulatory and field data, secure data sharing and governance frameworks, advanced analytics for value extraction from agricultural data, and compliance with data governance models. Evaluation and Selection Process for GATE 5.
0 Open Call The evaluation process takes approximately six weeks after the call deadline and follows five steps: administrative review; blind distribution among evaluators; individual scoring; generation of a ranked list; and final validation by the Evaluation Committee.
Proposals are evaluated on four main criteria, each carrying equal weight, scored from 0 to 5 per sub-criterion for a maximum of 55 points: Innovation Potential (3 sub-criteria): alignment with the call challenges; relevance of the agrifood need; innovativeness of the proposed solution.
Project Implementation (3 sub-criteria): viability to advance from TRL 6 to TRL 8; quality and coherence of the joint technical description (need + solution); clarity and credibility of the joint workplan and cost structure. Business Potential (3 sub-criteria): strength and complementarity of the two companies; quality and balance of the project teams (agri + tech); experience in previous innovation projects.
Expected Impacts (2 sub-criteria): expected impact on the competitiveness of the participating SMEs; expected impact on the target agrifood sector(s).
Two additional criteria can push the maximum score to 62 points: +5 points for cross-regional applications (SMEs established in two different regions) and +2 points for a Quadruple Helix approach (proposals involving universities, research centres, public authorities or other ecosystem actors beyond the two mandatory SMEs).
A geographical balance requirement ensures that at least 10% of selected SMEs are established outside the core consortium regions (Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Lithuania).
Additional Support Beyond Funding Selected SMEs gain access to bootcamps, focused training workshops, business coaching for business model development and optimisation, mentoring, product-market fit assessment, matchmaking with ecosystem stakeholders and market players, re-skilling and competence development, and application of agile innovation methodologies.
A dedicated Project Officer from one of the participating clusters accompanies each project throughout the programme. The HARVEST phase additionally includes access to the GATE5. 0 Gala, a showcase and networking event where SMEs present their solutions to corporates, investors, public authorities and innovation stakeholders.
Final Thoughts on GATE 5. 0 Open Call GATE5. 0 targets the disconnection between agrifood operational needs and available digital solutions through agrifood-tech tandems.
It is a call for validated solutions at TRL 6 or above that can be demonstrated and brought closer to market within a 25-month programme. Only 40 of the initial 80 SMEs advance to Phase 2, and only 20 reach Phase 3. This means that the bulk of the financial support (particularly the €29,000 Acceleration payment in SPROUT) is only accessible to projects that demonstrate strong progress after the initial Seed phase.
The call is particularly relevant for technology SMEs that have developed solutions applicable to agrifood challenges but lack a validated end-user partner to pilot them and for agrifood companies that have identified specific operational bottlenecks but have not yet found the right technology provider. 🌐 GATE 5.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Joint consortia consisting of one agrifood SME and one digital technology SME. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to €118,500 per tandem Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.