Bioplatforms Australia is collaborating with Therapeutic Innovation Australia (TIA), Phenomics Australia, and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) to address the medical products challenge outlined in the 2021 National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Roadmap. Through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), we collectively provide researchers and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with access to cutting-edge capabilities spanning molecular research to clinical trials.
To enhance access to these critical resources, TIA has launched the Pipeline Accelerator — a competitive voucher scheme designed to offset the cost of using advanced research infrastructure. This round allows applicants to apply for vouchers to subsidise access to TIA and Phenomics Australia facilities, with optional supplementary vouchers for Bioplatforms Australia and ANSTO’s National Deuteration Facility (NDF). Applicants must apply for a TIA and/or Phenomics Australia voucher to be eligible for a supplementary voucher.
The program aims to:
- Provide targeted support for experimental development activities often excluded from traditional grant funding.
- Increase engagement between NCRIS facilities, publicly funded researchers, and SMEs by lowering financial barriers to expert services.
- Raise awareness of NCRIS-supported capabilities and their role in therapeutic discovery and development.
- Identify cross-disciplinary projects that require multiple NCRIS facilities.
- Support early- to mid-career researchers in building experience and track records in translational research.
Bioplatforms Australia is proud to partner in this initiative, ensuring Australian researchers and innovators have the infrastructure needed to advance medical research from discovery to real-world application.
Key Dates
Scheme opens for applications: 4 March 2025
Scheme closes for applications: 2 May 2025, 5pm (AEST)
Applications assessed: May -June 2025
Awards made: June/July 2025
Projects commence: Strictly within 6 months of award*
Projects complete: Within 12 months of commencement
VOUCHER SCHEME GUIDELINES
Please download and read the guidelines to apply for Pipeline Accelerator vouchers (PDF)
APPLICATION TEMPLATE (WORD DOC)
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ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Please download and read the guidelines to apply for Pipeline Accelerator vouchers (PDF)