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Research project

CRISPR Phase III

Understanding the biology of the Australian sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) is critical to developing new and effective strategies for its …

Wool
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    21 Jul 2018 -
    20 Feb 2019

  • Research organisation

    The University of Melbourne

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Alternative protein
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Food processing technology Novel ingredients
Opportunity

The Leaf Protein Co.: Nutritious, highly functional alternative plant protein ingredient - seeking $US1 million seed investment, partners to establish pilot manufacturing

Opportunity for

  • Investors and commercial partners interested in supporting an alternative plant protein ingredient start-up to commercialise.
  • Partners with knowledge or experience in establishing pilot manufacturing to produce samples for market validation by food manufacturers.

Alternative protein
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Food processing technology Novel ingredients
  • Led by

    The Leaf Protein Co.

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking investment, Seeking partners

  • Readiness
    Mid (TRL 5-7)
    Proof of concept in the laboratory then in the field resulting in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).
Logo for The Leaf Protein Co.: Nutritious, highly functional alternative plant protein ingredient - seeking $US1 million seed investment, partners to establish pilot manufacturing
Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Determining the effectiveness of zinc phosphide rodenticide bait in the presence of alternative food supply

This investment is focussed on providing growers and the broader Australian grains industry practical advice to improve the effectiveness of …

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Crop protection
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    2 Apr 2018 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Resistance surveillance for sustainable management of Helicoverpa in grains

The cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera is a major pest of grain crops and represents a significant challenge for the Australian …

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Crop protection
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2019 -
    30 Sep 2022

  • Research organisation

    Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)

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Organisation

RapidAIM

RapidAIM delievers real-time pest information, from orchards, to farms, to whole regions, for efficient pest management actions.

  • Location

    Queensland, Australia

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

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Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection
Research project

Trial to compare mechanical and chemical tactics for effective crop termination of herbicide tolerant cotton

Control of cotton re-growth (ratoons) is a critical part of an insect resistance management plan, however the presence of GM …

Cotton
Multiple technology areas
Automation Crop protection
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2018 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisations

    Annabelle Guest Agricultural Development (AGDel), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

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Sugar
Crop protection
Research project

Modern diagnostics for a safer Australian sugar industry

This project, which is a subcontract from the iMapPESTS project led by Hort Innovation Australia, will modernise sugarcane biosecurity diagnostics for the highest priority pests and pathogens.

Sugar
Crop protection
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    12 Mar 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

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Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

UWA00174 - A LONG-TERM STUDY TO INCREASE WATER USE EFFICIENCY, GRAIN YIELD AND THE PROFIT OF GROWERS IN THE western region IN A NO-TILL SYSTEM

This project is the latest extension to a long-term study that has the overall objective of determining the impact of …

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Sep 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Cross industry
Input management
Research project

A new hope for the biological control of blackberry

Blackberry is one of the top ten weeds of priority to Australian grazing industries. Over 9 million hectares of productive pastures …

Cross industry
Input management
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    29 Jun 2020 -
    30 Apr 2026

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

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Poultry
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management
Opportunity

AgriFutures Australia: Mycopesticide (fungal biocontrol agent) for lesser mealworm control

Opportunity for

  • Biotech companies interested in developing new pesticide products

Poultry
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Input management
  • Led by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking interest, Seeking partners

  • Readiness
    Mid (TRL 5-7)
    Proof of concept in the laboratory then in the field resulting in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).
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Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Crop protection Input management Plant science Traceability
Research project

Evaluation and positioning of dual purpose cereals for the export hay market

Dual purpose wheat and barley hay are being investigated to provide exporters with a broader suite of fodder products and …

Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Crop protection Input management Plant science Traceability
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    8 Nov 2022 -
    16 Mar 2025

  • Research organisation

    Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd

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Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Cereal grains Cross industry Forestry Fruits Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
Organisation

Griffith University

Griffith University offers multi-disciplinary research and development and workforce training for agribusiness, including: * Using genetic pathway to improve plant breeds …

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Cereal grains Cross industry Forestry Fruits Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Public research organisation

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Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Oilseeds Pulse grains Vegetables
Crop protection
Opportunity

Bayer: Grants4Ag 2023 - Transformative approaches for next-gen crop protection

Opportunity for

  • Principal investigators, postdocs, startup companies, CROs, pharmaceutical companies and other non-university entrepreneurs/researchers/innovators in any country are all eligible to submit proposals

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Oilseeds Pulse grains Vegetables
Crop protection
  • Led by

    Bayer Crop Science

  • Opportunity type

    Innovation challenge

  • Express interest by

    Friday, 31 March 2023

  • Readiness
    Early to Mid (TRL 1-7)
    For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are in the early to mid stages of readiness.
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Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Oilseeds Pulse grains Vegetables
Crop protection
Opportunity

Bayer: Testing4Ag 2023 - Novel compounds for early biological screening cascades

Opportunity for

  • Principal investigators, postdocs, startup companies, CROs, pharmaceutical companies and other non-university entrepreneurs/researchers/innovators in any country are all eligible to submit proposals

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Cotton Oilseeds Pulse grains Vegetables
Crop protection
  • Led by

    Bayer Crop Science

  • Opportunity type

    Innovation challenge

  • Express interest by

    Friday, 31 March 2023

  • Readiness
    Early to Mid (TRL 1-7)
    For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are in the early to mid stages of readiness.
Logo for Bayer: Testing4Ag 2023 - Novel compounds for early biological screening cascades
Multiple industries
Alternative protein Essential oils Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Automation Food processing technology Harvest technology Machinery & hardware
Opportunity

Qponics- Sustainable microalgae production facility - Seeking AU$1million investment to scale sustainable oil and protein production

Opportunity for

  • Impact investors (venture capital, family office, angels) interested in taking equity in a sustainable microalgae facility and impact investors with networks in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical manufacturing and distribution in Australia, Asia, USA or Europe. 

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Essential oils Other rural industries
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Automation Food processing technology Harvest technology Machinery & hardware
  • Led by

    Qponics Limited

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking investment, Seeking solutions

  • Readiness
    Mid (TRL 5-7)
    Proof of concept in the laboratory then in the field resulting in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).
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Multiple industries
Alternative protein Fruits Vegetables
Organisation

Rainstick

Rainstick is a novel indigenous Australian biotech startup combining traditional knowledge systems and modern electrokinetics for the future of food.

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Fruits Vegetables
  • Location

    Queensland, Australia

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

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Multiple industries
Alternative protein Beverage Packaged food Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Consumer health E-commerce & market platforms Food processing technology Novel ingredients Processing & packaging Traceability
Opportunity

Alt Protein CRC: Seeking industry partners to join bid for Federal Government support for Cooperative Research Centre

Opportunity for

  • Alternative protein industry partners who are interested in joining a bid to the Federal Government for support for a Cooperative Research Centre.

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Beverage Packaged food Pulse grains
Multiple technology areas
Alternative protein Consumer health E-commerce & market platforms Food processing technology Novel ingredients Processing & packaging Traceability
  • Led by

    Alt Protein CRC

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking partners

  • Express interest by

    1 August 2023

  • Readiness
    Mid (TRL 5-7)
    Proof of concept in the laboratory then in the field resulting in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).
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Multiple industries
Alternative protein Beef cattle Other rural industries Pork Poultry Sheep & lamb
Organisation

Magic Valley

In order to sustainably meet the future protein demands of our expanding population, Magic Valley is developing healthy and delicious cultivated meat products.

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Beef cattle Other rural industries Pork Poultry Sheep & lamb
  • Location

    Victoria

  • Organisation type

    Startup or Scaleup or SME

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Pulse grains
Organisation

Queensland Cotton

Queensland Cotton is wholly owned by Olam. Our Pulses business in Australia trades under Queensland Cotton and operates a fully …

Pulse grains
  • Location

    Queensland

  • Organisation type

    Corporate

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