WA Food Industry Education Collaboration Program (WAFEC) Information Session

The WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program connects WA food and beverage businesses with talented Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students to tackle real business projects – bringing fresh thinking and practical support to help you get projects moving.

Our local facilitators provide one-on-one support at every stage:

• Project scoping – We help identify where STEM expertise can make the biggest impact and define a 200+ hour project scope
• Full recruitment facilitation – We promote your opportunity, then source, screen and present a shortlist of high-calibre candidates
• You choose – The final decision on who will join your team is yours
• Ongoing support – Regular check-ins to help you get the most from your WAFEC experience
• $2,500 payment – Paid to your business upon project completion. Regional businesses may also be eligible for additional funding for student travel

WAFEC is delivered by CSIRO on behalf of the WA Government’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.