APRIL Invites successful EOI applicants to submit Full Research Proposals for Industry Priority Projects
The APRIL Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC) met on Thursday 23rd of October and reviewed 29 Expressions of Interest. Congratulations to the EOI applicants invited to submit Full Research Proposals to APRIL Industry Priority Projects.
APRIL-funded Industry Priority Projects may require a cash contribution to cover project costs and facility funding, dependent on the level of participation and organisation(s) the application has/have within APRIL’s new participant model.
Please refer to the Guidelines for APRIL Priority Projects for more information or contact APRIL Executive Officer Dr. Charles Rikard-Bell at c.rikardbell@april.org.au.
Applying for a Full Research Proposal
The following documents will assist the successful EOI applicants in their Industry Priority Project Full Research Proposal:
Industry Priority Application Form_2025 (Word)
Guidelines for APRIL Priority Project Proposals_2025 (Word)
Guidelines for APRIL Priority Project Proposals_2025 (Pdf)
APRIL Budget and Milestones 2025/26 (Excel)
APRIL Cash Contribution Calculator_2025 (Excel)
It is anticipated that the funding for successful projects would commence prior to July 2026, subject to APRIL board approval.
Important Dates for Applicants
Invitations to successful EOIs for a Full Research Proposal: 27th October 2025
Full Research Proposal Submission Closing Date: Close of Business Friday, 28th November 2025
Full Research Proposals Reviewed: 1st -23rd December 2025
RDAC Meeting: Early February 2026.
Expressions of Interest for APRIL Kickstart Program [OPEN]
The Kickstart Program can provide up to $7,500 for an individual/organisation(s) to assist with the preparation and submission of a specific, targeted and agreed major external funding application (or applications) in partnership with APRIL and other partners.
Significant external funding pools exist both nationally and internationally for potential investment. The Kickstart Program aims to increase the number of applications that are prepared and submitted to external funding organisations that ultimately increase the funding pool to undertake more of APRIL’s activities, in alignment with Transformational Project and Industry Priority Project priorities in the current Strategic Plan.
Expressions of Interest (EoI) for project applications not seeking Kickstart funds may also be submitted but must adhere to the same principle of being a specific, targeted major external funding application in partnership with APRIL (and other partners), in alignment with the APRIL Strategic Plan.
Apply for a Kickstart award
To apply for a Kickstart award, complete an EoI form (linked below) and email it to Dr John Pluske, APRIL CEO/Chief Scientist, at j.pluske@april.org.au. Questions concerning the program can also be directed to Dr Pluske on 0410 436 871.
Kickstart applications : always open.
APRIL Commercialisation Projects [OPEN]
An APRIL Commercialisation Project addresses the issue where the path to market of a product, service or technology may be close and additional co-investment, that would commonly include other investors, may assist in bringing it to realisation.
Apply for a Commercialisation Project
Head to the April Commercialisation page for more information.
Commercialisation Project Proposal