Project

GATE5.0 is a European initiative co-funded by the European Union under the SMP-COSME EUROCLUSTERS programme. The project drives the digital  and green transition of the agrifood ecosystem by empowering SMEs to adopt Agriculture 5.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, robotics and data analytics.

Through funding, capacity-building, and  internationalization, GATE5.0 strengthens sustainability,  competitiveness and resilience across Europe’s agrifood value chain.

• Foster innovation in Agriculture 5.0, supporting SMEs to develop digital and sustainable products and services.
• Provide financial support and capacity building through an Acceleration Programme offering up to €118,500 per SME consortium (including direct funding and training).
• Build collaborative regional ecosystems connecting digital and agrifood actors, academia, investors, and policymakers.
• Accelerate the green and digital transition through training, mentoring, and technology validation.
• Support European SMEs in global expansion, focusing on international markets.

The GATE5.0 journey starts by identifying real  challenges faced by SMEs in the agrifood sector.

Through regional workshops and co-creation sessions, we gather insights from farmers, producers, and agrifood companies to define their most pressing needs.

Next, digital and deep-tech SMEs present technological  solutions capable of addressing those challenges — such as AI, IoT, data analytics, and robotics.

A matchmaking process then connects both sides, forming consortiums between Agrifood SMEs and Digital  SMEs to jointly tackle specific challenges.

These consortiums can apply to the GATE5.0  Open Call (FSTP), proposing collaborative projects to develop, test, and scale innovative Agriculture 5.0 solutions.

Once selected, the SMEs enter a structured acceleration journey consisting of three phases:

Throughout the process, each consortium benefits from:

• Direct funding to develop and deploy their solution.
• Tailored capacity building with mentoring, training, and business guidance.
• Networking opportunities to connect with European partners, investors, and innovation ecosystems.

This comprehensive approach ensures that agrifood and digital SMEs co-create scalable solutions that strengthen Europe’s sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience.

If you are a European SME in the digital or agrifood sector, join the GATE5.0  Acceleration Programme and take your innovation to the next level!

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