PROC-9177489: Proof of Concept Funding - Call 2 2026
- Reference
- PROC-9177489
- Jurisdiction
- Australia (Commonwealth)
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Closes
- 14 October 2026
- Type
- Request for Proposal
- Value
- not stated
Description
Proof-of-concept (PoC) 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, typically through experimentation or pilot projects. PoC investments are usually time-sensitive, relatively low in capital and set the scene for future development plans, 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. The Grains Proof of Concept Funding program focusses on research activities that provide critical information to give confidence in future research and development investment such as early prototype development and/or validation, in planta proof-of-concept studies in relevant models, controlled environment trials, in-silico modelling, and analysis to support future investment decisions such as use-case analysis, and feasibility studies. It 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 Grains Proof of Concept Funding program is not intended to support derisking commercial activity. Strategic Alignment GRDC is calling for innovative RD&E proposals in all Focus Areas identified in GRDC’s Research, Development & Extension Plan 2023-28. GRDC welcomes all Focus Area aligned innovative proposals, however, the Focus Areas will be prioritised through evaluation criteria. Activities will support a plan for research and development activities to realise the concept and deliver the benefits to Australian grain growers. Full description detailsed on the GRDC website - Current Opportunities - Proc-9177489 https://grdc.com.au/research/partnering-in-rde-investment/opportunities/current-opportunities/proof-of-concept-funding
Summary of the tender's own page
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking proposals for Proof of Concept Funding - Call 2 2026 within the category of crop production, management, and protection. The procurement covers activities across ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, and TAS. Successful applicants will be contracted under the GRDC Funding Agreement, with project schedules specifying outcomes, outputs, milestones, budget, participating personnel, and intellectual property. Any resultant contract will commence with a proposed term of no more than 18 months.
Stated requirements
- Applicants must complete the Proposal Application and upload it via the Grains Investment Portal.
- Proposals must be fully compliant with the GRDC Funding Agreement, as GRDC does not intend to enter negotiations and will not consider non-compliant proposals.
- The application must meet the stated Minimum Form and Content Requirements of the Request for Tender.
- Any resultant contract will commence with a proposed term of no more than 18 months.
Eligibility
- The Tenderer must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners.
- The Tenderer and any subcontractor must not be named on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consolidated List for targeted financial sanctions or travel bans.
- The Tenderer and any subcontractor must not have an unpaid judicial decision against it (excluding decisions under appeal) relating to employee entitlements.
- The Tenderer and any proposed subcontractor must be compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, Modern Slavery Act 2018, and other applicable labour laws and standards in their jurisdiction.
Source
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