Apply for a $22k grant! No images? Click here Grants to realise big ideas from young ag innovators
In partnership with Australia's leading research and development corporations and industry associations, there are 12 industry categories each worth up to $22,000 (inc GST). The winners of each industry category will be invited to apply for the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia's Award, granting an additional $22,000 (inc GST) to extended their project! Applications are now open! Know an agricultural innovator or researcher aged 18-35? Forward this newsletter! Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud MP, launched the 2022 Science and Innovation Awards calling for young trailblazers to submit projects that provide solutions for current industry challenges. “Australia has a proud tradition of innovation, and we’re looking to build on that legacy with the next generation of Aussie smarts,” Minister Littleproud said. The 2021 winner of the Minister's Award was Fraser Border from the University of Southern Queensland. Fraser's project is developing and implementing augmented reality to help meat process workers improve accuracy and efficiency, reducing waste and increasing returns for processors. You can read the Minister's media release here. ✓ You're working or studying in an agriculture, fisheries or forestry related industry. Applicants can apply in more than one category but only one Award per applicant will be granted. For the full list of eligibility and funding criteria, visit the website. ✓ Receive up to $22,000 (inc GST) to carry-out your project over a 12 month period. 1. Go to GrantConnect, log in and search GO4961 for grant guidelines and a sample application form. Proud supporters of the 2022 Science and Innovation Awards Each partner has provided a corporate profile which highlights their research and development priorities as well as what they are looking for in their next Science Awardee. |