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AFII Strategic Investment Program

The AFII Strategic Investment Program invites applications from ANU researchers who want to conduct innovative research in collaboration with the agrifood sector.

Applications now open – see below for due dates and how to apply.

Are you conducting research that could have a real-world impact on the agrifood sector? You may be eligible to apply for funding through the AFII Strategic Investment Program.

The program supports the development of a collaborative innovation ecosystem dedicated to transforming agriculture through industry-aligned research, capability development, knowledge transfer, increased use of technology, and promotion of best practices.

Categories of Support

It will support research translation through these three categories:

Scoping – up to $5,000 (maximum duration three months)

Undertake preliminary investigations into industry need for an idea or solution they would like to develop and translate their research expertise into impact.

Engagement – up to $20,000 (maximum duration six months)

Undertake workshop, co-design and/or prototyping activities with industry partners to refine ideas and solutions they seek to develop which address agrifood sector needs.

Collaboration – up to $50,000 (duration negotiable)

Provides seed funding support to interdisciplinary teams to leverage external funds, for projects that develop solutions that address an industry-identified challenge in the agrifood sector.

Eligibility

The program is open to all ANU researchers and research students.

Due dates for the current round

EOIs9 September
Applications30 September
Outcomes announced11 October

How to apply

  • Complete an Expression of Interest form and send it to us.
  • A member of the AFII Research Translation team will meet with you to discuss the project concept, appropriate category of support, and suitability of the project for development of an application.
  • Suitably developed ideas from the EOI process will be invited to complete an application for the appropriate category of support.
  • Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of funding, or allocation of resources following the assessment process.

Further information

Contact

Questions about the Strategic Investment Program can be directed to AFII Research Translation Lead, Martin Amidy.