APRIL Innovation Projects [CLOSED]
The call for Innovation Projects, which opened in late February this year, has now closed.
Thank you for your submissions. Papers will be reviewed by RDAC in April.
It is anticipated that funding for successful projects will commence in July 2026, subject to APRIL Board approval.
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, Industry Chief Scientist at chiefscientist@australianpork.com.au.
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