E-concept
E-concepts have been deferred until further notice due to the GRDC developing its new strategic plan, which will lead to a review of the processes the GRDC has to identify and prioritise investment.
The GRDC's portfolio consists of research projects, technology transfer and commercialisation of new technologies. This process includes extensive consultation with industry and stakeholders. As a consequence, the vast majority of the Corporation's investments will be made through open tender, limited tender and by direct negotiation.
However, the GRDC understands that new ideas are the life-blood of the grains industry. The E-Concept provides a formal mechanism for anyone, at anytime, to put forward an idea to the Corporation for consideration. The E-Concept is available to both the public and private sectors. We are looking for truly innovative ideas that the GRDC's current investment process may not have identified but may contribute significantly to achieving our objectives.
The E-Concept form is not an opportunity for researchers to submit traditional preliminary research proposals or to extend existing projects.
For the purposes of the E-concept process innovation is defined as: A new idea (methodology/practice/technology/product/service) that adds value, which has not previously been considered for implementation by the grains industry.
