Uncertainty and the success of innovation. This proposal outlines an empirically-oriented project, with strong conceptual foundations, that will add significantly to our understanding of the barriers to successful commercial exploitation of innovations in Australia. There is currently no other applied work in this area in Australia of this scope and empirical content. Our approach adopts a rigorous approach to the measurement of innovation and performance, and looks at the effect of uncertainty ....Uncertainty and the success of innovation. This proposal outlines an empirically-oriented project, with strong conceptual foundations, that will add significantly to our understanding of the barriers to successful commercial exploitation of innovations in Australia. There is currently no other applied work in this area in Australia of this scope and empirical content. Our approach adopts a rigorous approach to the measurement of innovation and performance, and looks at the effect of uncertainty on the relationship between the two. The results of this exercise will translate into both government and corporate policy.Read moreRead less
Cultured Pearl Classification Equipment Development
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$89,052.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. To develop and build for the Australian pearl industry a flexible conveniently operable and consistent pearl quality classifying instruments
The Market for Technology in Australia. Over the last 5 years, formalised markets for technology have accelerated in the US. However, there is no recognised formal market in Australia. Results from our primary data collection and analysis will highlight whether deficiencies in the market for technology are creating obstacles for the commercialisation of Australian technology. This is a particularly important issue for Australia given our relative isolation arising from geographical distance and ....The Market for Technology in Australia. Over the last 5 years, formalised markets for technology have accelerated in the US. However, there is no recognised formal market in Australia. Results from our primary data collection and analysis will highlight whether deficiencies in the market for technology are creating obstacles for the commercialisation of Australian technology. This is a particularly important issue for Australia given our relative isolation arising from geographical distance and lack of attachment to a major trading bloc such as the EU or NAFTA.Read moreRead less
ARC Research Network for Economic Design. The Economic Design Network is a partnership of more than one hundred researchers and over forty international universities and research centres. The Network will support cross disciplinary research and policy innovation using state of the art techniques in economic theory and experimental economics. It will create practical policy tools that can be used to solve complex social and economic problems in industry economics, health economics and environment ....ARC Research Network for Economic Design. The Economic Design Network is a partnership of more than one hundred researchers and over forty international universities and research centres. The Network will support cross disciplinary research and policy innovation using state of the art techniques in economic theory and experimental economics. It will create practical policy tools that can be used to solve complex social and economic problems in industry economics, health economics and environmental policy. By linking Australian mid and early career researchers into multidisciplinary teams based around the world's top experimental economics laboratories, it will create a world class economic design capacity in Australia.Read moreRead less
SCRC: RTG:To Learn Practical Skills In Conducting Viral Disease Challenge Techniques In Penaeid Prawn Species Using White-spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) As A Model Virus To Be Conducted At Shrimp Biotechnology Business Unit (BIOTEC), Pathumthani, Thailand.
2020-2025 Strategic Plan For The Australian Oyster Industry
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$33,000.00
Summary
The Australian oyster industry has changed considerably since the last national strategic plan was developed in 2014. Disease outbreaks have devasted some regions through direct & in-directs impacts, new cultivation methods have evolved, there has been a shift to corporatisation, and considerable investment & interest has developed for an emerging tropical rock oyster industry in the north of the country. This changing landscape presents new challenges and opportunities.
With the Covid ....The Australian oyster industry has changed considerably since the last national strategic plan was developed in 2014. Disease outbreaks have devasted some regions through direct & in-directs impacts, new cultivation methods have evolved, there has been a shift to corporatisation, and considerable investment & interest has developed for an emerging tropical rock oyster industry in the north of the country. This changing landscape presents new challenges and opportunities.
With the Covid-19 pandemic set to impact significantly on the Australian oyster industry through reduced sales, the need to refocus and unify behind a national strategic plan has never been greater.
Objectives: 1. Develop and extend a Strategic Plan for the Australian Oyster Industry (2020-2025) Read moreRead less
Objectives: 1. Continue hatchery rearing of commercial scallops (Pecten meridionalis) during winter months. 2. utilise existing facilities to rear pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) for settlement on cultch for suspended culture during summer months
Electron Microscope Study Of Tissues Which Produce Pearl Shell Organic Matrix
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$8,985.00
Summary
Objectives: 1. The further identification and clarification of the tissues and glands involved in the secretion of the organic matrices of pearl shells
Seafood CRC: Funding Options For The Australian Oyster Industry
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$45,758.79
Summary
In Sept 2009 the industry completed a Discussion Paper regarding optional Governance Models as part if its move to "Oysters Australia." This paper identified a number of key issues: 1. LACK OF R&D INVESTMENT - the industry collects and invests a relatively small 0.22% of turnover in R&D, 2. UNCERTAINTY on R&D Spend - there is uncertainty at a number of levels about ongoing certainty of R&D funding at current levels. These concerns arise from: the effectively ‘voluntary’ nature of R ....In Sept 2009 the industry completed a Discussion Paper regarding optional Governance Models as part if its move to "Oysters Australia." This paper identified a number of key issues: 1. LACK OF R&D INVESTMENT - the industry collects and invests a relatively small 0.22% of turnover in R&D, 2. UNCERTAINTY on R&D Spend - there is uncertainty at a number of levels about ongoing certainty of R&D funding at current levels. These concerns arise from: the effectively ‘voluntary’ nature of R&D collections from SA and Tasmania; potential legal risk regarding the collection mechanism in NSW; uncertainty regarding the long term retention of the current FRDC $ for $ funding gearing model; uncertainty about what will happen with R&D fund matching from the Seafood CRC beyond 2013/14; and industry feedback suggesting state based service models are not always meeting all growers' expectations. 3. LACK OF MARKETING & PROMOTION SPEND - industry relies solely on other organisations (SCRC, SEA and other private organisations) to promote oysters to consumers. Surveys highlight industry’s desire to better promote the oyster industry and its product. There is no mechanism in place that allows the industry to invest collectively and efficiently in marketing, industry promotion and other service (e.g. bio-security, training) activities. 4. LACK OF FUNDS to support a national full-time Executive Officer for OA.
Objectives: 1. Collate & review information on existing funding mechanisms used in the oyster industry and relationship to any relevant legislation 2. Collate & review recommendations on funding required for high priority strategies for oyster industry growth 3. Collate & review recommendations (based on previous industry consultation) on preferred levy mechanisms 4. Document external stakeholder views re arrangements and options for funding mechanisms - consulting with NSW legislation and agencies (high priority), and FRDC 5. Draft and release a Briefing Paper (with 1 page summary) to Industry identifying the need for funding, levy options, and some case examples and stakeholder questionnaire feedback 6. Present at state industry meetings (August in SA, August in Tas, TBA in NSW) and document responses to Briefing Paper issues 7. Document the preferred funding option in detail, related mechanisms, rates and impacts, proposed adoption pathway, implementation process and time frame 8. Conduct a meeting (possibly teleconference) with industry leaders / key stakeholders to confirm the recommended funding option and implementation pathway 9. Conduct a meeting with stakeholders in NSW to discuss recommended funding options and implementation pathway as relevant to NSW 10. If supported funding option is a national levy, draft a short brief for the conduct of the ballot process and conduct the ballot process. 11. Draft and submit a final report of the project process and recommended outcomes for Oysters Australia Read moreRead less