LOCAL PROJECT TO SHARE IN $50.4 MILLION FUNDING BOOST

An innovative project in Tangney is being backed by the Albanese Labor Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants.

Aquila Scientific been granted $2,979,000 for a unique multipurpose platform to improve medical and veterinary health, as part of Round 17 of the program.

Aquila Scientific is one of 21 projects sharing in $50.4 million through the latest round, which focused on supporting the Albanese Government’s national priority areas for science and research, as well as the National Reconstruction Fund.

These grants help to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries by supporting partnerships that bring together science, research, and commercialisation.

Since its inception in 1990, the CRC Program has helped to fund the commercialisation of technologies, products and services across a range of sectors and industries, including agriculture, clean technology, infrastructure, mining, manufacturing, and health.

For the full list of successful Round 17 CRC-Ps, visit www.business.gov.au/crc-p


Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science Tim Ayres:

“The Albanese Labor Government wants to build a Future Made in Australia and revitalise Australia’s manufacturing and industrial capability. The CRC-P connects industry with cutting-edge research to solve real world problems, and highlights the best of Aussie ingenuity

“All the businesses we are backing under this program are examples of great local success stories and we will continue to back great Australian ideas.

“Investing in local projects means support for local economies and jobs, keeping local know-how right here in Australia and building Australia’s productivity.”

Quotes attributable to Sam Lim MP:

“The Albanese Government’s support for this collaboration between industry, researchers and the community will have a positive impact on the local economy and jobs, now and into the future.”

“By bringing together the best minds and the right resources, we can turn Aussie ideas into world leading innovations.”