Queensland–Germany Bioeconomy Collaborative Science Program

Grant funding available (Queensland side): Up to $250,000 (excluding GST) over up to 3 years
Funding available (German side): Up to €500,000 under the German application process

The Queensland–Germany Bioeconomy Collaborative Science Program supports Queensland‑based universities and research organisations to undertake applied bioeconomy research projects with eligible German research partners. Projects must address defined bioeconomy target areas and deliver practical outcomes relevant to Queensland and Germany.

Key Requirements

Applicants must be a Queensland‑based university or research organisation with a registered ABN.
Applicants must work with an eligible lead German applicant under the German application process.
Projects must address one or more of the program’s target bioeconomy areas and be within scope.

What is eligible for funding?

Eligible projects include applied collaborative science and research in target areas such as:

Agriculture and agri‑food bioeconomy innovations and systems improvement
Bio‑based products and processes, including converting biological resources or wastes into value‑added products
Advancing knowledge and tools that underpin bioeconomy innovation (datasets, automation, AI, synthetic biology and related enabling approaches)

Not eligible:

Projects focused on human health or medical outcomes.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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