AFII Strategic Investment Program



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

The AFII Strategic Investment Program is open to all ANU researchers and research students.

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

Proposals under the program will be considered against the guidelines.

Categories of Support

The Program will support research translation through three support categories.

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

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

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

How to apply

  • Complete and return an Expression of Interest form to [email protected] with CEAT Strategic Investment Program – EOI in the subject line.
  • A member of the CEAT 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.
  • Applications for Scoping projects will be accepted and assessed by the CEAT Director year-round, subject to budget availability. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of funding, or allocation of resources following this assessment process.
  • Engagement and Collaboration projects will be assessed by the CEAT Grant Committee following the closing of each call, subject to budget availability. A case can be made for out of session consideration if leveraged funding opportunities arise. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of funding, or allocation of resources following this assessment process.
  • Send application form to [email protected] with CEAT Strategic Investment Program – Application in the subject line.

When to apply

Scoping Projects: any time

Engagement and Collaboration Projects: currently closed

Application forms

Expression of Interest form and Program guidelines

Application form: Scoping

Application form: Engagement

Application form: Collaboration

Reporting

On completion of awarded projects, a short report is required.

Report templates are below:

Scoping report template

Engagement report template

Collaboration report template

Contacts

Questions regarding the Strategic Investment Program can be directed to [email protected]