Bioplatforms Australia is pleased to announce that the NCRIS Synthetic Biology Voucher Scheme 2025-26 (Round 1) is now open for applications.
In order to deliver sovereign value for the Australian agricultural, industrial fermentation and biomedical sectors, Bioplatforms Australia is partnering with multiple providers across the NCRIS system for seamless access to synthetic biology capabilities: Phenomics Australia, Therapeutic Innovation Australia, Microscopy Australia, National Imaging Facility, Australian Plant Phenomics Network, Heavy Ion Accelerators, ANSTO
Background
Through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) program, the Commonwealth committed $55M to Bioplatforms Australia in 2023 to provide a step change investment that would address critical gaps between Synthetic Biology research and its impact through economic and societal benefit. Facilities have been established to address infrastructure demands for users across a range of domains including industrial biotechnology & precision fermentation, agricultural production and medical research & biosecurity.
In order to deliver sovereign value for the Australian agricultural, industrial fermentation and biomedical sectors, Bioplatforms Australia is partnering with multiple providers across the NCRIS system for seamless access to synthetic biology capabilities: Phenomics Australia, Therapeutic Innovation Australia, Microscopy Australia, National Imaging Facility, Australian Plant Phenomics Network, Heavy Ion Accelerators, ANSTO
Key Points
- The aim of this Voucher Scheme is to enable projects addressing significant scientific challenges using synthetic biology capabilities at NCRIS SynBio and a range of NCRIS Partner facilities.
- Applications for a Primary Voucher will include a Lead Provider from one of the NCRIS SynBio facilities and a Partner facility. Primary Vouchers will be awarded to a maximum of $50,000 and will match the contribution of the applicant.
- Applicants may also apply for a Secondary Voucher to incorporate another Partner facility which will bring an added capability to the proposed project. Secondary Vouchers will be awarded to a maximum of $25,000 and will match the contribution of the applicant.
- Applications close 12 September 2025, 5pm (AEST).
More information and instructions to apply can be found at:
https://bioplatforms.com/ncris-synthetic-biology-voucher-scheme/
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Phenomics Australia, Bioplatforms Australia and TIA are three of the six members of NCRIS Health Group that works closely with each other and provide seamless access to world-class health and medical research infrastructure and expertise.
