Events, grants and scholarships
DPIRD supported events
E-commerce masterclasses (China and SE Asia), 28 (China) and 29 (SE Asia) August, South Perth
Food Industry Innovation will partner with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA and Austrade to design and offer two masterclasses aimed at providing education, tools and strategies to begin developing sales through one or more international e-commerce platforms via in-country distribution partners.
Apple & Pear Integrated Pest & Disease Management Workshops, 29 August 2018, Balingup
The workshop highlights apple & pear pests and diseases and preparing for the 2018-19 season.
Apple & Pear Integrated Pest & Disease Management Workshops, 30 August 2018, Walliston
The workshop highlights apple & pear pests and diseases and preparing for the 2018-19 season.
Dowerin Field Day, 29-30 August 2018, Dowerin
Exhibitors range from manufacturers and distributors of farm machinery and allied equipment, rural services, information technology to lifestyle and leisure products and services.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will be at the DPIRD Shed at the Dowerin Field Days. Visitors can access the latest information on digital technology, mapping, resource management and biosecurity.
Newdegate Machinery Field Day, 5-6 September 2018, Newdegate
Machinery, technology and research, animals and livestock, outdoor and camping exhibits, arts, fashion, show bags, food and wine, local produce, live entertainment, and much more, form the basis of the two day event, which promotes and celebrates innovation in agriculture.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will be at the DPIRD Shed at the Newdegate Field Days. Visitors can access the latest information on digital technology, mapping, resource management and biosecurity.
Biosecurity Blitz, 18-30 September 2018, Statewide
Biosecurity Blitz 2018 will give everyone an opportunity to discover and report to us as many interesting or damaging pests (animals, insects, diseases and weeds) as possible across Western Australia over a period of two weeks.
Grants - new this edition
Wine Export Grants, close May 2020
The Wine Export Grants are designed to support small to medium wine exporters in capturing export opportunities in China and the USA, by offering reimbursement grants for specific export promotion activities from January 2018.
Grants - ongoing
Accelerating Commercialisation, no closing date provided
Accelerating Commercialisation, previously Commercialisation Australia, is focused on helping start-up companies commercialise new technology.
Advanced Production Systems Fund, no closing date provided
Hort Innovation is forging partnerships with top local and international researchers, innovators, commercial enterprises and Australian growers through a new and exciting multi-million dollar Hort Frontiers strategic partnership initiative – the Advanced Production Systems Fund.
Certain Inputs to Manufacture, no closing date provided
Provides Australian manufacturers importing chemicals, plastics, paper goods and metal materials, or goods used in food packaging, with duty-free tariff concessions to help reduce their importing costs.
CSIRO Kickstart, no closing date provided
CSIRO Kick-Start is a new initiative for innovative Australian start-ups and small SMEs, providing funding support and access to CSIRO’s research expertise and capabilities to help grow and develop their business.
The program offers eligible businesses access to dollar-matched funding of $10,000-$50,000 to work with CSIRO to research into a new idea with commercial potential, develop a novel or improved product or process or test a novel product or material developed by the company.
Entrepreneurs’ Programme, no closing date provided
The Entrepreneurs’ Programme uses experienced Advisers and Facilitators, drawn from industry, to ensure businesses get the advice and support needed to improve their competitiveness, productivity and to seek growth opportunities.
Expert for a day, Expressions of Interest
Food and beverage manufacturing businesses are invited to register their interest to participate in Food Industry Innovation (FII) programs, which support Western Australian businesses working in the value-added premium food and beverage sector to better capture market opportunities and enhance business viability and growth opportunities.
Managing Farm Risk Programme, closes May 2019
Provides rebates for advice and assessments to help farmers prepare and apply for a new insurance policy that assists with the management of drought and other production and market risks.
New industries fund, rolled out over 4 years from 2018
The State Government’s New Industries Fund, will allocate $4.5 million across the nine regions of Western Australia to support venture creation, accelerate small-medium enterprise growth and seed innovation initiatives.
Supplier Improvement Plan, no closing date provided
Provides tailored advice to help your business to develop a better understanding of your customer’s needs and requirements, increase your supplier capability, and improve your access to new and existing markets.
Scholarships
WA sheep industry scholarships, closes 31 October 2018
The WA sheep industry scholarship program is designed to support and encourage individuals who wish to pursue further study by addressing key industry questions relevant to the sheep industry supply chain in WA.
Combine agtech scholarships, undefined closing date.
Combine scholarships are open to agtech start-ups, from idea to late stage.
Supported by DPIRD and CBH, the scholarship offers start-ups businesses three months, free co-working space at a dedicated space in the Perth CBD.
As part of the scholarship, entrepreneurs will also have access to a mentoring network to develop viable business products.