Expressions of Interest: Use of Apex Greenhouses demonstration glasshouse facility

Apex Greenhouses invites expressions of interest to utilise their state-of-the-art Demonstration Glasshouse Facility for research, training, technology demonstrations, and commercial trials.

This facility provides a controlled-environment platform to showcase, test, and validate greenhouse innovations — including climate control, automation, crop production, and sustainability technologies.

Objectives

• Support innovation and collaboration across the protected cropping sector.

• Enable suppliers, educators, and researchers to demonstrate and evaluate their technologies or training programs in a commercial-standard environment.

• Provide real-world performance data, learning outcomes, and engagement opportunities for industry visitors.

Eligible applicants

Submissions are invited from:

• Technology providers (climate control, sensors, robotics, irrigation, energy systems, etc.)

• Training and education providers

• Research organisations (universities, government, or independent)

• Industry associations or consortia seeking demonstration or outreach opportunities from technology suppliers

Collaborative proposals are encouraged.

Proposed activities

• Product trials or demonstrations

• Research projects

• Training courses or industry demonstration days

• Grower engagement or open days

Evaluation criteria

Tenders will be assessed against:

• Technical feasibility

• Demonstrated capability and experience

• Potential for industry benefit or visibility

• Safety and operational compatibility with the facility

Terms and conditions

• Apex Greenhouses reserves the right to accept or reject any submission.

• Successful applicants will be required to enter into a facility use agreement covering safety, confidentiality, IP, and insurance.

• Site access is subject to operational schedules and safety protocols.

Submission details

Please complete the form by the 13th March 2026