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Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment
Australian Government · Australia
AgriFutures Australia provides funding to organisations to deliver research and innovation that strengthens and future-proofs established and emerging rural industries. Funding is offered through Requests for Quote, Open Calls for Research, and funding enquiries aligned with AgriFutures priorities.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Be conducting research of direct benefit to the specified Australian rural industry
• Comply with all reporting requirements
• Agree to disseminate valuable project intellectual property and project material in accordance with the research proposal
• For funding enquiries outside Open Calls, align with the AgriFutures Australia Research and Innovation Strategic Plan (2022-2027)
• Match AgriFutures Australia RD&E priorities for the relevant year or years
• Align with one of AgriFutures Australia's overarching strategic priorities or current research priorities for a levied or emerging industry
• Account for similar current or completed research projects and pre-existing publications
To be eligible to apply for an Open Call for research, applicants must be conducting research of direct benefit to the specified Australian rural industry, comply with all reporting requirements, and agree to disseminate valuable project intellectual property and project material in accordance with the research proposal. To submit a funding enquiry when Open Calls are closed, the enquiry must align with the AgriFutures Australia Research and Innovation Strategic Plan (2022-2027), match AgriFutures Australia RD&E priorities for the relevant year or years, align with one of the 16 overarching strategic priorities or current research priorities for a levied or emerging industry, and account for similar current or completed research projects and pre-existing publications.
What's Funded
Conducting research, development and extension activities, delivering innovation projects, and undertaking industry-aligned RD&E proposals for established levied rural industries and emerging rural industries.Expected Outcomes
Research and innovation outcomes that directly benefit specified Australian rural industries, align with AgriFutures strategic and industry priorities, meet reporting obligations, and disseminate valuable project intellectual property and project material in accordance with the research proposal.Key Information
Applicant Types
companynon_profituniversityother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
researchinnovationcommercialisationother
Keywords
AgriFutures AustraliaRD&Eresearchinnovationrural industriesagricultureemerging industrieslevied industries
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment?
The Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. AgriFutures Australia provides funding to organisations to deliver research and innovation that strengthens and future-proofs established and emerging rural industries. Funding is offered through Requests for Quote, Open Calls for Research, and funding enquiries aligned with AgriFutures priorities.
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Who is eligible for the Agrifutures Australia RD&E Investment?
- Be conducting research of direct benefit to the specified Australian rural industry
- Comply with all reporting requirements
- Agree to disseminate valuable project intellectual property and project material in accordance with the research proposal
- For funding enquiries outside Open Calls, align with the AgriFutures Australia Research and Innovation Strategic Plan (2022-2027)
- Match AgriFutures Australia RD&E priorities for the relevant year or years
- Align with one of AgriFutures Australia's overarching strategic priorities or current research priorities for a levied or emerging industry
- Account for similar current or completed research projects and pre-existing publications
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What activities are funded?
Conducting research, development and extension activities, delivering innovation projects, and undertaking industry-aligned RD&E proposals for established levied rural industries and emerging rural industries.
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