BACKGROUND

The Australian Government’s CRC Program supports industry-led collaborations between industry, researchers and the community. The program aims to:

• Improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries, especially where Australia has a competitive strength, and in line with government priorities.

• Foster high quality research to solve industry-identified problems through industry-led and outcome focused collaborative research partnerships between industry entities and research organisations.

• Encourage and facilitate small and medium enterprise (SME) participation in collaborative research.

Since its inception in 1990, the CRC program has committed $4.6 billion in funding to support the establishment of over 221 CRC grants and 76 CRC-P Grants – a total of 297 collaborations funded over the program’s lifetime.

AIM OF FORUM

This Forum will brief the industry on the process and opportunities to forming a CRC for Pollination Security

WHY

Have access to cost effective applied research through leverage of the grant income and research partner cash and in-kind contributions;
Have the opportunity to network with other like-minded industry organisations, leading to further research and collaboration opportunities;
Tackle large problems that can make a measurable impact on your organisation’s ability to benefit and grow;
Get access to a pool of Australia’s leading researchers focusing on pollination;
Enhance your organisation’s reputation and be recognised as a leader that supports and delivers change to benefit the Australian agriculture industry;
Leverage PhD candidates to support your organization through co-working
arrangements and potential employees.

WHY NOW

Round 23 of CRC Funding for medium to long term industry-led research collaborations recently opened.
www.business.gov.au/grants.....
Stage 1 applications for Round 23 close on 24th August 2021.

WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED

Pollinator supply chain management
Pollination efficacy
The sustainable management of beneficial insects and ecosystem service delivery

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND

At the end of the Forum you will:

Be able to evaluate the value and merit of you/your business joining the Pollination Security CRC bid
Understand the next steps for how to be involved.

AGENDA

Contact the host of A Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Pollination Security