More DPIRD funding for export-focused WA food producersWA producers of honey, olive oil, free-range pork and seafood were among the latest recipients of DPIRD’s International Competitiveness Co-Investment Fund grants.
Energy-efficiency funding still available for F&B firms under the EEC ProgramAustralian food and beverage manufacturers: apply by 18 February 2022 for grants of up to $25,000 to boost energy-efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest round of the federal government’s Energy Efficient Communities program.
Federal government pledges $19.1m to help F&B manufacturers go greenerGrants of up to $25,000 are available to assist food and beverage manufacturing SMEs in improving their energy-efficiency under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Energy Efficient Communities program.
$8.78m MMI grant to further development of Sunshine Coast food-industry clusterAmong the food and beverage firms sharing $33+m under the federal government's MMI'S Translation and Integration streams is FAN food-cluster member Turbine Sunshine Coast, which will use its $8.7m grant to establish a large-scale contract manufacturing and R&D precinct at Sunshine Coast Airport.
Every dollar invested in research and development creates $3.50 in benefits for Australia, says new CSIRO analysisRecent ABS stats show that Australian industry's R&D spend as a proportion of GDP is half the OECD average and the lowest it's been since 2003, but CSIRO analyses reveal that investing in innovation pays off, and is crucial for the nation's future resilience and prosperity.
Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots Program: Apply nowRAMPP is a six-year, $50 million federal government program aimed at increasing the resilience and reliability of power supply for regional and remote communities.
NSW Circular’s Circular Challenge Funding Scheme: apply nowNSW Circular is offering up to $600k to support circular-economy scale-up projects in critical arenas, including solar PV and organic waste. Applications are open until 5pm AEST on Friday 26 November 2021.
RDA ACT establishes Canberra Region Food CollaborativeRegional Development Australia ACT calls it ‘a complete re-conception of a City-Region Food System’. The primary objective of the just-launched Canberra Region Food Collaborative is to source more food locally and sustainably.
UNSW tops ARC Research Hub grantsMore than $9 million in ARC grants have been awarded to two UNSW Sydney projects providing research into sensors for the health sector and new technologies for Australia’s infrastructure needs.
Food and beverage manufacturers get MMI funds to modernise and scale upMMI Round 2 grant recipients in the food and beverage manufacturing sector include a pie-bakery keen to expand production, a recycled-packaging manufacturer, a soon-to-be-greener brewery, a supplier of beekeeping systems, and a business looking to install new freeze-drying and processing equipment and technology.
$800m in federal funds for collaborative food manufacturing projectsUnder its Modern Manufacturing Initiative, the Australian Government is offering $800m in grant funding for large-scale collaborative projects in priority manufacturing areas, including food and beverages.
Export Grants Funding Scheme: new rulesThe federal government’s export support grants have been revamped, with new rules from 1 July. Check out the new application guidelines and your eligibility.
QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant to get capabilities upgradeThe federal government has pledged $5.2m to upgrade the capability of QUT Mackay's biomanufacturing scale-up facility, used to demonstrate the viability of new technologies and produce products in sizeable quantities.
WAFIP Enterprise Support Program to fund growth of innovative agrifood SMEsEligible agrifood SMEs can apply for dollar-matched funding of up to $200K to scale up, commercialise and develop new food products within the new WA Food Innovation Precinct via the just-launched Enterprise Support Program.
Food Innovation Precinct WA to drive growth in premium value-added foodsConstruction has begun on WAFIP, which will include an advanced food-manufacturing facility and food science, processing and educational facilities. The CRC will work with its WA partners to deliver R&D services within the precinct.
Kids learn firsthand from farmersNSW Farmers is joining forces with primary producers statewide to offer farm-based experiences to primary-school students participating in the federally funded Kids to Farms program.
NT Government and AMGC partner up to promote advanced manufacturingThe Territory Labor Government will invest $8.5m over five years with the federally-funded Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre to fast-track manufacturing innovation projects – including agribusiness-related projects – across Australia’s Top End
Food, beverage and technology grant opportunities: an Australian round-upCommonwealth, State and Territory government funding is available to help Australia's food, beverage, agricultural and ancilllary organisations, big and small, revive and thrive post-pandemic.
Federal government launches $1.38m food & beverage grants initiative and industry-led sector road mapThe federal government has opened grant applications to food and beverage manufacturers under its $1.3b Modern Manufacturing Initiative. But act fast: the application window closes at COB 27 April.
NSW Government commits $100m to regional jobs creationThe New South Wales Government has committed $100m to help existing regional businesses grow, boost regional job numbers, and encourage interstate and overseas firms to invest in non-urban NSW.