No images? Click here
Are you a Western Australian agribusiness or food and beverage manufacturer planning capital expenditure or expansion projects to grow, relocate or diversify your business?
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Value Add Investment Grants (Round Three) – Feasibility program offers grants between $15,000 and $100,000 (excluding GST) to help you assess the viability of your capital projects. This funding can support feasibility studies and other activities, giving you the confidence to make informed investment decisions.
Here's why you should apply:
- Considering an expansion or new capabilities? A feasibility study can help you determine if it makes financial sense.
- Grants are available on a rolling basis until 30 June 2025. Apply when you're ready.
- Get your application in by 10 June 2024 for mid-June assessments.
Before you apply:
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for applicants and projects.
- Review the program details and application process.
Don't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level.
Source: DPIRD | Photo: iStock / DPIRD
Do you have a great idea for an agrifood business or an innovative idea to solve an issue in the WA agricultural industry?
Apply now for one of three Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) support packages to participate in Curtin Ignition 2024.
DPIRD is proud to support innovation in our agrifood and primary industries by funding three support packages in Curtin Ignition 2024.
Valued at over $3,000, each support package is open to WA students, individuals or businesses with an innovative idea that relates to our agrifood, fibre, fisheries, and forestry industries.
Curtin Ignition is an ideal platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to develop and trial business ideas, providing you with an intensive week of workshops, mentoring sessions, and clinics with industry.
Applications from indigenous, new, and aspiring entrepreneurs with limited experience in starting new businesses are strongly encouraged.
Applications close 5pm Friday 5 July 2024. Curtin Ignition runs from Sunday 1 to Friday 6 September 2024.
Source and Graphic: Curtin Ignition / DPIRD
The Australian wine sector is an important part of Australia’s international trade and export market.
If you’re considering going global or entering a new market to support the growth of your business, you may need to secure additional finance.
This eBook from Export Finance Australia explores:
- insights into Australian wine exports
- opportunities for market development
- steps for getting export ready
- accessing finance to support your business growth
- resources and support available to your business.
Download your free copy of this new eBook today.
Source and Image: Export Finance Australia
Are you a Western Australian agribusiness with plans to begin, continue or expand your international export journey?
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is inviting WA agribusinesses to share their trade and investment goals for the rest of 2024, 2025 and beyond.
Your input will help DPIRD better support the WA agrifood and beverage sector by prioritising future support services.
The WA Agribusiness Trade and Investment Aspirations 2024 survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and closes on this Friday 31 May 2024.
Don't miss this opportunity to communicate your priorities for export support.
Source and Photo: DPIRD [WA delegation at the WA Government’s Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia exhibition, Singapore, late last year.]
WTO: Digital transformation boosts efficiency in global trade
A World Trade Organisation webinar last week discussed how digital technologies can improve import, export, and transit procedures, highlighting their potential to streamline supply chain processes.
Industry experts emphasised collaboration between governments and the private sector to create a more efficient and sustainable global trade system.
Key takeaways from the event included:
- Embrace technology: Utilise digital tools to enhance supply chain visibility and streamline processes.
- Prioritise collaboration: Partner with government agencies to optimise trade compliance and meet new regulations – for example, environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
- Invest in data quality: Accurate data is crucial for efficient customs clearance and avoiding delays.
- Explore public-private partnerships: Collaborate on initiatives to drive innovation and success in the digital era of global trade.
Source: WTO | Photo: Anja Bauermann / Unsplash
Interested in applying for the 2024 Western Australian (WA) Export Awards? Applications are now open and close on Friday 14 June 2024. Invest and Trade WA encourages WA exporters to compete in one or more of the 13 categories, which showcase the State’s diverse range of exports.
The annual program acknowledges the success of WA exporters and their achievements in the international market. This year celebrates 36 years of recognising the excellence of WA companies and their contribution to Western Australia’s prosperity.
The Awards program operates as a 2-tier process and is run in partnership with Austrade. All winners will automatically advance as finalists to the Australian Export Awards in Canberra, on Wednesday 20 November, to vie for the National award in their category. Invest and Trade WA will support all national finalists to attend the National Awards. Austrade have shared a video of their application workshop which can be accessed here.
For more information on application criteria, tips and FAQs on how to apply, can be found here or by emailing exportawards@jtsi.wa.gov.au.
Source, Graphic and Video: Invest & Trade WA [2023 Western Australian Export Awards Gala Dinner]
Further information
Agribusiness, commercial fishing and aquaculture news from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). If you have any questions or information to share, please email export@dpird.wa.gov.au.
Subscribe to Western Australian Agrifood Export eNews.
Important disclaimer
The Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the State of Western Australia accept no liability whatsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise arising from the use or release of this information or any part of it.
Copyright © State of Western Australia (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development), 2024.
