Cooperative Research Centres Round 27

• Project activities must relate directly to the project. • Eligible activities may include new research. • Eligible activities may include proof of concept activities. • Eligible activities may include pre-commercialisation of research outcomes. • Eligible activities may include industry-focused education and training. • Eligible activities may include conferences, workshops and communications. • Eligible activities may include related information sharing and communication initiatives. • Eligible activities may include collaboration with international organisations providing national benefits to Australia. • The CRC must be a medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research program. • The CRC must aim to solve industry identified problems and improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries. • The CRC must include an industry-focused education and training program, including a PhD program that builds capability and capacity. • The CRC must increase research and development capacity in small to medium enterprises. • The CRC must encourage industry take up of research. • Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions.