Tenders/Proof of Concept Funding - Call 2 2026

Proof of Concept Funding - Call 2 2026

Grains Research and Development Corporation

Published: Sep 14, 2026

Updated: Sep 20, 2026

Source: AusTender - Australian Government

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the legal services, information and communication technology, finance and banking, gender and inclusion and Research sectors, with a focus on Investment and Gender Equality. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through AusTender - Australian Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the legal services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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 AlignmentGRDC 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-9177489https://grdc.com.au/research/partnering-in-rde-investment/opportunities/current-opportunities/proof-of-concept-funding Conditions for Participation: 1. The Tenderer and any subcontractor must not be named on the Consolidated List, being the list of persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans under Australian sanction laws, as maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade2. The Tenderer and any subcontractor must not have a judicial decision against it (not including decisions under appeal) relating to employee entitlements and who have not paid the claim.3. The Tenderer has read and the application meets the stated Minimum Form and Content Requirements of the Request for Tender.4. The Tenderer and any proposed subcontractor must be compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, Modern Slavery Act 2018 and any other applicable labour laws and standards in the jurisdiction in which they operate.5. The Tenderer must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners Other Instructions: Upload your Tender in theGrains Investment Portalby 5pm Canberra local time on Thursday, 14 October 2026.Applicants must complete theProposal Applicationand upload it via theGrains Investment Portal. For sections of the proposal that are duplicated in the GIP, applicants may simply indicate "As per proposal document."For the avoidance of doubt, any references to Request for Tender (RFT) Terms and Conditions on the GRDC Website and the Grains Investment Portal should be taken as the Terms and Conditions for this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AusTender - Australian Government and was originally published on September 14, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Grains Research and Development Corporation

Grains Research and Development Corporation has issued 25 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Agriculture & Food Security, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via AusTender - Australian Government. Most recent publication: September 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Australia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit AusTender - Australian Government to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Grains Research and Development Corporation in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.