Round 5 of the WA Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program is open for applications. The Voucher Program supports small businesses across regional and metropolitan WA to access expert advice to build resilience and sustainability, competitiveness, scale and export preparedness into their operations. Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional […]
Support for WA Agtech Start-ups to attend evokeAG 2024 The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is excited to support Western Australian (WA) agtech start-up businesses to attend evokeAG 2024 in Perth from 20-21 February 2024 evokeAG. creates one meeting place to see what is happening across agrifood tech in Australia and the world. […]
Turning the Dial 2024, happening on 30 May 2024, is an event focused on food waste reduction, sustainable packaging innovation, and the circular economy for food and beverage manufacturers. The goal of the event is to help businesses navigate the path to sustainability and provide networking opportunities across the supply chain. The event will feature […]
This program provides agriculture, food and beverage businesses with funding to help them implement capital investment projects to expand, diversify or relocate their value adding and processing operations in Western Australia. What do you get? Matched funding between $500,000 and $1 million. Who is this for? Agriculture, food and beverage businesses. This stream provides funding […]
Turning the Dial 2024, happening on 30 May 2024, is an event focused on food waste reduction, sustainable packaging innovation, and the circular economy for food and beverage manufacturers. The goal of the event is to help businesses navigate the path to sustainability and provide networking opportunities across the supply chain. The event will feature […]
Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants The RED Grants program is a State Government initiative that invests in locally driven projects that support efforts to create long-term economic growth and job sustainability in our regions. The State Government is investing $55.85 million over ten years towards the RED Grants program for projects that will directly benefit […]
Join us for an insightful Awareness Webinar where we delve into the transformative potential of digital solutions for your business. Hosted by DPIRD, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies to enhance efficiency, overcome skills shortages, and meet customer standards in logistics and sustainability. Going digital means support to focus on what really matters. […]
Up to $20,000 per business, with 50:50 co-contribution, is available to access professional services with up to two vouchers under 5 categories; Business Planning Manufacturing for Business Growth (including transition to manufacturing for producers, HACCP, process engineering and automation) Sales and Marketing (including e-commerce, marketing strategy, customer relationship management system design, export market development and re-branding) Financial […]
Get ready for the Dale Research Field Day, where you'll learn about the latest agricultural frost research in grain crops Join us for a fun-filled morning and lunch at the DPIRD Dale Research Field Day! This exciting event will take place at 377 Springhill Rd, Dale WA, Australia. Get ready to immerse yourself in a morning of […]
Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development for an insightful workshop with the United Kingdom’s “Dr Food”, Professor David Hughes With his extensive knowledge of global food and beverage issues, Professor Hughes will delve into trends and industry developments, while highlighting opportunities for Western Australian manufacturers. Professor Hughes will provide insights into food […]
Value Add Investment Grants – Feasibility Stream WAThis program provides agriculture, food and beverage businesses with funding of between $15,000 and $100,000 to help them implement capital investment projects to expand, diversify or relocate their value adding and processing operations in Western Australia. Deadline: 30 June 2025
If you operate a WA-based food & beverage sector business with a need for STEM talent, the WA Food Industry Education Collaboration (WAFEC) program might be just the solution you need! The WAFEC team can connect your business with Western Australia’s top STEM students to undertake business-led projects. Register here to join the online information […]
The "Concept to Launch" Workshop is designed to empower small to medium sized food and beverage businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully scope, research, and launch new products. The Stage-Gate process is a globally recognised framework used to manage innovation and new product development in large food businesses and retailers. Delivered over two half days this […]
Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) for our Market Development Workshops. Across 1.5 days, participants will gain valuable insight into how to navigate export markets and learn how to perfect their pitch for domestic and international markets. We will kick off with the Beyond Borders: Export Focus workshop on day one, […]
Exploring opportunities for value-adding, shelf-life extension and downstream innovations within the seafood industry. WAFIC is collaborating with the Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies centre (SIFT) and the Food Industry Development team at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to deliver a targeted workshop for the seafood industry that explores opportunities and processes for […]
Up to $250,000 is available for individual projects that promote sustainable jobs and workforce solutions, productivity, skills and capability building, as well as stimulating new investment and industry diversification across the region. Each of the 9 Regional Development Commissions (RDCs) manage the grant round process for their region and will provide advice to applicants during […]
