It would hardly surprise anyone that in South Australia, home to some of the greatest wine regions in the world, “wine tech” is very much a thing — but where the ­emphasis goes on those words is ­important.

It is a multibillion-dollar industry built around its ideal setting in regional South Australia.

South Australia is highlighting its shovel-ready projects in biotechnology, defence, space and energy under its plan to propel economic growth and deepen international trade.

The Global Expansion Program has been launched to support SA businesses to grow their export capability into new and existing markets following a challenging year.