MCKIRDYS's blog
Rebid almost due for submission
The countdown to submission of the rebid is now in the final month. Our target is to submit on 30 June and we are confident this will be achieved.
Rebid almost due for submission
The countdown to submission of the rebid is now in the final month. Our target is to submit on 30 June and we are confident this will be achieved.
Our innovative research is rewarded
On Wednesday 18 May our CRC was awarded an innovation excellence prize by the CRC association. The award is determined by a panel of innovation experts.
Our innovative research is rewarded
The award is determined by a panel of innovation experts. With 42 CRCs currently funded it is feather in our cap to receive the award.
CEO disappointed as 2011-12 budget reduces CRC program funding
The first concern was that the government would decrease its contribution to industry R&D levies. It was positive to hear that this did not eventuate.
budget implications for the re-bid
Last night was the release of the 2011/12 federal budget. Prior to its release I was concerned that two outcomes could have a big impact on our bid.
Re-bid progress is positive
The committment of resources to the bid is stronger than Round 13 with new participants committed.
Re-bid progress is positive
Success in a CRC round is a very competitive challenge but the Core Team are optimistic that we will submit a proposal with a good chance of success.
Bid development
The last two weeks have been very focussed on developing our round 14 bid. Key to the development of the bid is addressing the feedback received after round 13.
