Eligible connectivity solutions can be delivered through Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN), satellite cellular and/or Wi-Fi technology. Equipment that relies on the 3G network to work (either in part or in full) is not eligible for the rebate. This is an indicative list until the Grant Opportunity Guidelines are published.
There are 5 broad categories of eligible connectivity solutions and associated eligible equipment:
- Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN), including:
- LoRaWAN
- NarrowBand-IoT (NB-IoT)
- SigFox
- CAT-M1
- LTE-M technology
- Connectivity equipment:
- antennas
- beacons
- radio transmitters
- boosters and repeaters
- gateways and routers
- portable hotspots
- Environmental monitoring:
- soil moisture probes
- microclimate monitor
- weather monitors
- plant growth monitors
- water quality monitors
- water flow and pressure monitors
- Farm management:
- cameras
- asset trackers
- battery monitors
- staff safety monitors
- fence monitors
- silo and storage monitors
- liquid level monitors
- livestock monitoring systems
- Remote automation and control
- Valve and irrigation controllers
- Pump controllers
- Aeration controllers.
Other eligible items are:
- Subscriptions for data aggregation platforms and software (including farm management software) that accompany the purchase of eligible connectivity solutions and associated equipment to a maximum of 10 per cent of the total equipment purchase price.
- Cost of training in the operation of connectivity solutions and associated equipment to a maximum of 10 per cent of the total equipment purchase price.
- Cost of delivery and installation.
- Accommodation charges may be included in the cost of delivery and installation. The Program Delegate may seek additional information from you.
- Contingency of up to 20 per cent above the listed eligible equipment price to account for changes in price if required.