Open Innovation Call to Realise Step Changes in soil and Water Productivity and Unlock Plant Potential

Overview The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking submissions through an open innovation call to help drive step changes in soil and water productivity and unlock plant potential. Purpose This open innovation call supports the new frontiers pillar of GRDC's 2023-2028 RD&E plan. It is seeking early-stage research and innovation (TRL ≤ 4) to unlock new opportunities in soil and water productivity and plant potential, complementing GRDC's existing portfolio of later-stage applied research in areas such as soil amelioration, pre-breeding, and nutrient management. Scope The scope includes: Early-stage research and innovation (TRL ≤ 4) to unlock new opportunities in soil and water productivity and plant potential Complementing GRDC's existing later-stage applied research in areas such as soil amelioration, pre-breeding, and nutrient management Funding GRDC anticipates investing up to $25,000,000.00 AUD across multiple projects resulting from this open innovation call. Tender Briefing Date: Monday, 23 November 2026 Time: 3:00pm AEDT Please email the Document Contact and Enquiries contact to register for the briefing. Refer to Clause 10 of GRDC's RFT Terms and Conditions for further information on registration. Instructions to Tenderers Offer Period Offers will remain open for acceptance by GRDC for a period of 6 months after the Closing Time. Make all requests for further information or clarification in relation to this procurement in writing (email) prior to 18 February 2027. GRDC will publish all requests and responses to requests on the GRDC website under Questions and Answers at the bottom of the relevant webpage. Enquiries Attention: Layne Schutt Organisation: Grains Research and Development Corporation Email: etcontract.administrator@grdc.com.au