PROC-9177350 Proof of Concept Funding
Tender ID: 597282
Tender Details
Tender Description
The GRDC Proof of Concept Funding program focusses on research activities that provide critical information to give confidence in the potential concept or innovation and facilitates the scoping of future research and development.
Proof of concept activities are a critical step in the development of any innovation. It is at this stage that evidence demonstrating the feasibility of an innovative concept is generated. Proof of concept projects are usually time-sensitive, relatively low in capital and set the scene for future research and development, typically involving a significant increase in the financial resources as well as technical sophistication required to take the innovation all the way to adoption and impact.
Example of eligible activities may include:
- in planta proof of concept studies in relevant models;
- controlled environment trials, in-silico modelling;
- pest management methods/technology in situ; and
- feasibility studies.
The Proof of Concept Funding will also seek to support cross industry/discipline technology translation activities to encourage the application of existing research and development from adjacent industries, within the grains industry.
The Proof of Concept Funding program does not cover commercialisation activities. This includes, but is not limited to, market analysis, validation trials, demonstrations, and activities aimed at bringing a product to market. The focus of this funding is early research and development activities that demonstrate the feasibility of a concept or innovation.
Strategic Alignment
GRDC welcomes proposals in all Focus Areas identified in GRDC’s Research, Development & Extension Plan 2023-28. The alignment with GRDC’s strategy will be considered as part of the evaluation criteria.
Activities must be supported by a plan for research and development activities to realise the concept and deliver the benefits to Australian grain growers.
Offer period
Offers will remain open for acceptance by the GRDC for a period of 4 months after the Closing Time.
Document contact and enquiries
Attention: Contract Administrator – Enabling Technologies
Grains Research and Development Corporation
Email: ETcontract.administrator@grdc.com.au
Make all requests for further information or clarification in relation to this procurement in writing (email) prior to Monday, 3 November 2025.
Consortia response
GRDC will accept Tenders from Consortia.
Lodgement of Proposal
The Proposal Application document (max 7 pages) is provided in the Attachments below.
Upload your Proposal Application response electronically through the Grains Investment Portal.
For the avoidance of doubt, any references to Request for Tender (RFT) Terms and Conditions on the GRDC Website and the Grains Investment Portal should be taken as the Terms and Conditions for this Request for Proposal (RFP).
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania