PROC-9177512: Grain Automate Open Innovation Call

Grains Research and Development Corporation · Ref PROC-9177512 · Australia (Commonwealth)

Request for Proposal · Published 13 October 2026 · Farming & Animal Services & Equipment, Agricultural Research Services, Farming Services, Information & Communication Technology, Consultancy & Project Management, Software & Application Development Services, Horticulture & Arboriculture, Crop Production & Management & Protection · Value not stated

Grain Automate is a national research, development and extension initiative of the Grains Research and Development Corporation. It seeks to accelerate the development, validation and adoption of machine automation, autonomy and intelligent systems, across a range of form factors, including machinery, implements, UAVs and digital systems, that deliver measurable value to Australian grain growers. The initiative is largely focused within the farm gate, while recognising relevant connections with logistics, suppliers and post-farm-gate systems. The initiative complements existing investment in precision agriculture, digital agronomy and advanced analytics. It recognises that grower value will be created through a combination of industry readiness, targeted technology development, integration across physical and digital systems, and step-change improvements in precision. This call builds on the approach of the Grain Automate Program.

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Grain Automate is an initiative seeking to accelerate the development, validation and adoption of machine automation, autonomy and intelligent systems across machinery, implements, UAVs and digital systems that deliver measurable value to Australian grain growers. Largely focused within the farm gate while recognising connections with logistics, suppliers and post-farm-gate systems, the initiative complements existing investments in precision agriculture, digital agronomy and advanced analytics. This open innovation call builds on the approach of the Grain Automate Program to drive targeted technology development and integration across physical and digital systems.Show more

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