A new way to navigate Australia’s Research and Development Corporations

That's why we're excited to launch our comprehensive Research and Development Corporation (RDC) pages. ‘Explore RDCs’ is a dedicated section of the growᴬᴳ platform that explains Australia's RDC landscape and provides clear pathways for startups and scaleups, businesses, and international stakeholders to engage meaningfully with rural industries.

Australia's 15 RDCs operate at the unique intersection of industry, government, and research. They're not just funding bodies; they're strategic partners that enable government and primary producers to co-invest in innovation that drives real industry impact and benefits regional communities.

The numbers tell a compelling story: for every dollar invested in agricultural R&D, farmers see almost an eight-dollar return over ten years. But beyond the impressive ROI, RDCs provide something invaluable - insight, market connection, and pathways that can transform promising innovations into practical solutions for their industry.

‘Explore RDCs’ provides comprehensive information about RDCs in one easy-to-use place:

• Complete RDC directory: Detailed profiles of all 15 RDCs, from Commonwealth statutory bodies like AgriFutures Australia and the Cotton Research and Development Corporation, to industry-owned companies like Dairy Australia and Meat & Livestock Australia.
• Funding landscapes: Clear explanations of how RDCs are funded through industry levies and government matching, plus specific information about each corporation's funding opportunities and cycles.
• Strategic priorities: Up-to-date information on each RDC's current strategic focus areas, helping you assess alignment between your innovation and industry needs.
• Opportunities for engagement: Highlights programs, VC funds and innovation challenges run by individual RDCs designed to build capacity and source solutions to real industry challenges.
• Connections: Access to growᴬᴳ’s concierge service where we can assist in connecting you with the right person within an RDC and understand your objectives.

Whether you're developing precision agriculture technology that could enhance grain production, sustainable packaging solutions for horticulture, or animal welfare innovations for livestock or aquaculture industries, our resource helps you identify the RDC most aligned with your work and understand their specific priorities and funding mechanisms.

Each RDC page is designed to be actionable, meaning that these resources are downloadable with links to access growᴬᴳ’s concierge service, where we can assist in connecting you with the right person.

Ready to explore how your innovation could contribute to Australia’s agricultural future?

Explore RDCs and start identifying which agricultural sectors align with your work. Dive into the specific RDCs, understand their priorities, and reach out to growᴬᴳ concierge service to explore tailored engagement pathways.