Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00017:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00017
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 2147–3316

6  Prescribed program
 (1) For the purposes of subsection 33(1) of the Act, the program is prescribed.
 (2) The program provides funding, in the form of short‑term grants, to support:
 (a) industry‑led collaborative research partnerships aimed at solving industry‑identified problems; and
 (b) the engagement of small and medium enterprises in collaborative research.
 (3) The purpose of the program is as follows:
 (a) to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries, especially where Australia has a competitive strength, and in line with government priorities;
 (b) to foster high‑quality research to solve industry‑identified problems through industry‑led and outcome‑focused collaborative research partnerships between industry entities and research organisations;
 (c) to encourage and facilitate the participation of small and medium enterprises in collaborative research.
 (4) In addition to funding from the Department administering the program, the program may also include funding from other non‑corporate Commonwealth entities (within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013).