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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program
DESCRIPTION:The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program 2023/24 Industry Development Grants are now open and seek to expand industry understanding\, knowledge\, and skills to drive the Australian honey bee and pollination industry into the future. In particular the 2023 Industry Development Grants are looking to support Early Career Researchers (ECR) on their research journey. \nIf you have a project or idea that can benefit the Australian honey bee and pollination industry you are invited to apply for a grant valued at up to $7000. \nApplications close 12 noon (AEDT) Tuesday\, 6 February 2024. \nAgriFutures Australia is seeking applications to support industry development\, personal development within the industry\, seed funding to explore a research problem and travel grants. \nThese grants (up to $7\,000) are available to any entity* that is involved in the Australian honey bee and pollination industry. Applications for the Industry Development Grants may focus on (but are not limited to): \n\nTravel grants\nResearch funding\, including PhD top-ups\nPersonal development that will benefit industry for example attending conferences\, consortiums and educational forums.\n\nThis year the focus is the development of Early Career Researchers – ECRs are strongly encouraged to apply. \n* If applying as an individual you must have a current ABN \nThis grant cannot be used to purchase equipment that would be used in day to day private business activities.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-agrifutures-honey-bee-pollination-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240206T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Webinar: Introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive
DESCRIPTION:13/02/2024\, 11:00 – 13/02/2024\, 12:00\nTime zone: (UTC+08:00) Perth\n\n\nMicrosoft Teams meeting\n\nJoin representatives from the Australian Taxation Office and the Department of Industry\, Science and Resources to learn about the Research and Development Tax Incentive program. \nYou will be introduced to the program and guided through key eligibility requirements. We highly recommend attending this session before submitting an application. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nthe benefits offered by the R&D Tax Incentive\nwho can apply\nwhat R&D activities and expenditure are eligible\nthe importance of record keeping\nwhen and how to apply.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/online-webinar-introduction-to-the-rd-tax-incentive/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding,Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240209T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240209T073000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020857Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AEA Seed Program
DESCRIPTION:AEA Seed is a pilot program running ahead of the full implementation of the AEA and is supporting proof-of-concept projects (Technology Readiness Level 3 to 5). \nGrants between $50\,000 and $500\,000 are available to confirm proof‑of‑concept on research ideas pursuing a commercial and translational outcome. \nThe grants are targeted to the experimental end of the research and development spectrum and aim to foster investment and collaboration between industry and university researchers. \nAEA Seed is an opportunity to test and refine program assumptions and demonstrate the capacity of the program to deliver on its intended outcomes prior to the full implementation of AEA. \nTranche One and Tranche 2 (now closed) of the AEA Seed Grants called for proposals that addressed the priorities of: \n\nrenewables and low emissions technologies\,\nmedical science\,\nvalue-add in resources\, and\nvalue-add in agriculture\, forestry and fisheries sectors.\n\nSee the full list of successful projects on the Department of Education’s website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAEA Seed Tranche 3\nAEA Seed Tranche 3 is open from 9am AEDT on Friday 15 December 2023 to 5pm AEDT on Friday 9 February 2024. \nA total of $12 million has been committed to support projects for research commercialisation activity in the following 3 priority areas identified in the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation\, with a special emphasis on projects that focus on advanced and additive manufacturing technologies in; \n\ntransport\,\ndefence capability\, and\nenabling capabilities.\n\nProjects outside of these priorities may be considered if funding allocations are not fully utilised. \nApplicants should note that updates have been made to grant documentation and requirements for AEA Seed Tranche 3. These updates have been incorporated from stakeholder feedback and lessons from previous tranches to maximise the effectiveness of the pilot program. \nTo begin the application process\, download the AEA Program Guidelines – Seed Tranche 3 and then apply via the Research Management System \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional resources\n\nApplicant Guide\nProgram Guidelines\nFrequently Asked Questions\nConditions of Grant\nSample Application Form\nBusiness Case Template
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aea-seed-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240213T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T065247Z
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SUMMARY:Busselton Community Grants Expo
DESCRIPTION:The City of Busselton invites you to the Community Grants Expo\, a dynamic event connecting our community groups\, sporting clubs and local not-for-profit organisations with funding providers and essential grant services. \nEngage with representatives from: \n\nHealthway\nDepartment of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries\nRio Tinto\nWicked Strategies\nBusselton Water\nWhitney Consulting\nAnd many more!\n\nEvent highlights: \n\nFree sausage sizzle from 5pm – 6.30pm\nGrant Writing Essentials workshop 3.30 – 5pm with Wicked Strategies\nMeet with City staff to learn about City funding opportunities and discuss your project ideas\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/busselton-community-grants-expo/
LOCATION:City of Busselton\, 2 Southern Drive\, Busselton\, WA\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding,Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Coles Nurture Fund Application
DESCRIPTION:What is the Coles Nurture Fund?\nThe Coles Nurture Fund is a grant opportunity to help small Australian food and grocery producers\, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business. \n\nBackground\n\nIn April 2015\, Coles launched the Nurture Fund to help small to medium Australian producers\, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business. \nFrom Australia’s first quinoa processing facility\, to fence posts made from recycled plastic\, and a state-of-the-art factory to grow grass indoors\, the Coles Nurture Fund (CNF) supports businesses to develop new market-leading products\, technologies\, systems and processes. \nThrough the Coles Nurture Fund\, existing small to medium businesses may apply for funding to enable them to help them develop new market-leading products\, technologies and processes. \nFunding\nThe maximum single amount provided under the Coles Nurture Fund is $500\,000 \nEligibility\nTo be eligible for funding from the Coles Nurture Fund\, applicants must have: \n\nRevenue – less than $25 million\nEmployees – no more than 50 full time employees\nRegistrations – ABN and GST\nTrading – minimum of 2 years\nFinancial statements – minimum of the previous 2 financial years\nFunding – a funding declaration from an external accountant\n\nHow to get the Coles Nurture Fund?\nBulletpoint’s review of the Coles Nurture Fund application form suggests that you will need to be able to demonstrate: \n\nGrowth Strategy –Whether the project is an expansion of an existing activity or diversification of existing businesses\nCool Tech – The extent of new innovation\, including new technology\nCompetitive Neutrality – Trade impacts on other businesses including competitors\nMarket – The extent to which the project will service the Australian market\nManagement – Details of the your track record to successfully implement the new project\nIP – Did you develop any of the technology identified for the project\nShovel Ready – Have you accessed suppliers and sourced distributors for the project\nCash –How you will fund the project not covered by the grant\nSustainability – how will the project continue after the completion date\nGoals – What are the longer term outcomes from the project\nFunding – Would the investment proposal proceed without the CNF funding\n\n\nTiming\nRound 12 opens January 29\, 2024 and will close February 23\, 2024.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-coles-nurture-fund-application/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Defence Ready Initiative 2023/24
DESCRIPTION:Helping Western Australian businesses enhance their ability to supply products or services to the defence industry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Defence Ready Initiative provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that operate in the defence sector to enhance their business capability\, capacity and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products\, services and works to the Defence market. \nDefence Ready Initiative funding can be used for activities such as: \n\nmaking improvements to internal infrastructure\, plant and equipment\nmeeting pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry\nengaging consultants for planning and business advice on matters including\, strategic\, marketing\, finance and tender submission advice\nimprovements to internal business infrastructure and systems including\, cyber security\, production systems\, and implementation and certification of national and international standards.\ntraining and upskilling of employees.\n\nThe level of funding support under the Defence Ready Initiative is 50% of eligible activity costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $20\,000 per successful applicant.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-defence-ready-initiative-2023-24/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T110000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: X-TEND PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:X-Tend WA Program is supporting projects and funding organisations that deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs.\nDetails HERE \n\nIn order to create local jobs and industries\, there is a recognised need for improved and expanded support across the entire innovation ecosystem. \nThis includes: \n\neducational programs for entrepreneurs and founders\neducational programs for investors\nbroad ecosystem support in the regions\n\n\n\nFunded under the New Industries Fund\, the X-TEND WA grants program is designed to build capability within our innovation community by funding education programs supporting innovators and investors. The fund will co-contribute up to $100\,000 per successful application. \nCut-off date:\nAlthough the X-TEND grant program is open all year round\, there are various ‘cut-off dates’ when the latest submissions will be downloaded\, and then assessed. \nSubmitted applications cannot be changed after this date. If your application is not ready for assessment\, simply continue working on it\, without pressing ‘submit’. \nThe upcoming ‘cut-off date’ for the 2023/24 financial year submissions is: \n\n11am (AWST)\, Tuesday\, 27 February 2024\n\nFurther ‘cut off dates’ will be announced for the 2024/25 financial year.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-x-tend-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240229T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240229T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T020922Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Co-Funding Partnerships Program
DESCRIPTION:The Co-Funding Partnerships Program (Co-FPP) is a Program of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund. \nThe purpose of the Co-FPP is to establish collaborations and funding partnerships to bring genuinely new non-government funding or maximise the impact of existing charitable funding for health and medical research and innovation in WA\, and to build a culture that supports co-operation and interconnectedness. \nAdvantages of partnering with the FHRI Fund\, which is administered by the Department of Health\, include: \n\nLeveraged funding in a shared area of interest\, increasing impact.\nReputational benefits of being involved in Programs supported by the FHRI Fund\, which is the State’s premier and legislated vehicle to support health and medical research and innovation.\nPromotional opportunities to publicise co-funded Programs\, including through Ministerial media statements\, the FHRI Fund website and extensive stakeholder distribution channels.\nAccess to expert personnel to design bespoke funding programs that are transparent and competitive\, or choose from tried and tested FHRI Fund programs tailored for the co-funded Program or Initiative.\nBest-practice application review processes\, including access to expert reviewers drawn from an extensive database including consumers\, clinicians\, academics and private industry.\nUnparalleled cross-sector reach\, including into hospitals\, universities\, research institutes and industry to ensure high-quality applications are received.\nRobust grant award and management processes\, ensuring co-funding is spent appropriately.\nEmbedded evaluation\, so that the benefits of the co-funding are tracked.\n\nUpdate applying to the Co-FPP from the March 2023 funding cycle\nThe Co-FPP now has two streams: \n\nStream A is open to all eligible entities who will contribute genuinely new funding to establish a new co-funded program.\nStream B is for co-funding of an existing successful WA funding program and is open only to active charitable organisations listed on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission register.\n\nFurther information about the Co-FPP is provided below. If you would like to speak to someone\, please email the Office of Medical Research and Innovation and a team member will get in touch with you. \nEligibility\nCo-FPP applications may be made by an individual or an organisation. Partnerships will only be formed where the proposed use of partnership funds aligns with at least one of the Priority Goals and at least one of the Focus Areas. \nApplication process\nSelection of co-funding partners will be through a two-step process: \n\nPotential partners submit an online expression of interest (EOI)\nIf their EOI is found to be eligible and appropriate\, the potential partner will be invited to submit a Proposal to Partner form.\n\nThe Office of Medical Research and Innovation will work with potential partners to guide them through the above steps. \nProposals to Partner will be reviewed by a suitably experienced panel and\, if successful\, the partner and the Office of Medical Research and Innovation will work together to design the new co-funded program. \nFunding\nCo-FPP proposals may request contributions from the FHRI Fund of between $500\,000 and $1\,000\,000 per annum per proposal and the FHRI Fund contribution must be at least matched in cash by the Funding Partner. The co-funded Program cannot be ongoing. \nThe co-funded Program\nCo-funded Programs could\, for example\, provide funding for fellowships\, research projects\, innovation activities or infrastructure. The Office of Medical Research and Innovation will work with partners to determine a co-funded Program that suits the partner and the FHRI Fund. \nAward of funding through the co-funded Program will be through open\, competitive and transparent processes\, with guidelines and conditions for applicants. \nHow to apply\nProspective Funding Partners may submit an expression of interest (EOI) form to co-fund a FHRI Fund Program or Initiative at any time. However\, expressions of interest and proposals to partner received in the final month of a FHRI Fund 4-monthly Funding Program cycle will be considered after the next funding cycle commences. The Funding Program cycles commence at the start of March\, July and November each year. \nAn electronic EOI form may be requested by emailing the Office of Medical Research and Innovation
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-co-funding-partnerships-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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