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published - 13 June 2019
By Liz Joldeski, Food Industry Liaison Officer - Salt Reduction, National Heart Foundation.
Unpack the salt – reformulation readiness

Last month, the Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership (VSRP) brought together over 60 food industry delegates at the launch of “Reformulation Readiness: A best practice guide to salt reformulation for Australian manufacturers”. The event was held at the impressive Victorian Government Investment Centre, with 360-degree views of Melbourne on 3 May …
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Capability Building, ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home

published - 26 April 2019
By Nicki Marks
Food Innovation Voucher guidelines Round 3

Food Innovation Vouchers help businesses become investor ready, innovate, diversify, improve productivity and take new products to market.
What’s new to Round 3?
In Round 3 smaller businesses with at least 10 FTEs or turnover >$500,000 are encouraged to apply for an Early Stage Feasibility and Testing voucher and/or a Research & …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Food Innovation Vouchers Program, Home, Resources

published - 24 April 2019
By Nicki Marks
Australia–China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement 2019

The Australian Government, under the 2019 ACACA grant opportunity, is inviting applicants to apply to:

undertake a Project in Australia and/or China, or
undertake a Trade Mission to China.

The Australia–China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement (ACACA) is a treaty-level agreement between the Australian and Chinese governments. The ACACA program operates under this agreement.
The beneficiaries …
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Capability Building, ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home, Resources

published - 23 April 2019
‘Build it Better’ vouchers – Round 2 EOI opens 20 May 2019

Applications for Round 2 of the the Build it Better voucher program, delivered by the Additive Manufacturing Hub, and sponsored by the Victorian Government, will be open from 20 May – 12 June 2019.
Provides small to medium manufacturing businesses in Victoria with funding of up to $20,000 to undertake redesign/reengineering projects to …
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Capability Building, ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home

published - 23 April 2019
By Nicki Marks
Industry 4.0 R&D Project Funding – Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Council

The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Council is offering Australian manufacturers access to R&D expertise and matched cash funding up to $3m per company for industry-led research undertaken with Australian universities or CSIRO in advanced and digital manufacturing.

Open to: Businesses looking to invest in a manufacturing R&D project of at least …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home

published - 16 April 2019
By Nicki Marks
Will Dalton’s one minute run down on the Food Innovation Voucher program

Check out Will’s one minute run down on the Food Innovation Voucher program on LinkedIn.
The Boost Your Business Food Innovation Voucher program is open until 12 May so get those applications in!
This round smaller businesses with at least 10 FTE or turnover greater than $500,000 are encouraged to apply for Research & Development …
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Financial Support, Food Innovation Vouchers Program, Home, LinkedIn, Uncategorized

published - 1 April 2019
Reformulation Readiness: A best practice guide to salt reduction for Australian food manufacturers

Join us at the launch of the guide 
The Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership, Heart Foundation and VicHealth invite you to join the launch of the resource Reformulation Readiness: A best practice guide to salt reduction for Australian food manufacturers.
The event will feature information about the guide, as well an opportunity to hear …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home, Resources

published - 26 March 2019
NORTH Link Energy Workshop

In partnership with the Victorian Government Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, NORTH Link and Melbourne’s North Food Group are hosting an energy workshop.
-Learn about Victorian Government programs and receive information on your potential funding options.
-Hear about examples of successful projects that have been undertaken by other businesses across a variety …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home, Resources

published - 22 March 2019
Grants to support sustainable agriculture open

Grants between $250,000 and $4 million now available under round two of Smart Farming Partnerships
Grants encourage development and roll-out of sustainable agriculture tools; practices
Funds projects in things like soil health, pest control, farm input use
Grant applications for round two of the Smart Farming Partnerships open on 19 March and will be …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home, Resources

published - 31 January 2019
Did you know there is a one stop shop for all Victorian Government grants?

The Victorian Government grants directory enables you to search for government grants and assistance within the state of Victoria. Find here the community, education, legal and business grants or financial assistance which are available to you. Check out the grants page here.

Grants Victoria is a directory of Victorian Government grants …
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ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home

published - 18 January 2019
Hamer scholarships program

The Hamer Scholarships provide a great opportunity to lift the Asia capabilities of an organisation by developing the language and cultural capabilities needed for doing business in Asia. The Scholarships offer Victorians the opportunity for 5-6 months of intensive in-market language study and cultural immersion in China, Indonesia, Japan or …
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Capability Building, ExtensionAUS, Financial Support, Home