Australia New Zealand Biotechnology Partnership Fund

The Australia New Zealand Biotechnology Partnership Fund (ANZBPF) is now open again for applications for 2008-2009.

The ANZBPF is administered by NZTE and is designed to facilitate and accelerate trans-Tasman biotechnology industry collaboration.

Total grant funding of NZ$4.5million (including GST) is available in 2008-2009.

There are four grant categories for which funding is available under the ANZBPF:

Collaborative Trans-Tasman Projects (DOC, 221KB)
(NZ$125,000 - NZ$2 million including GST per grant)
This is a competitive category with an application deadline.
Applications for $500,000-$2m are subject to a two-stage assessment.
Applications for $125,000-$500,000 are subject to a one-stage assessment.
Market Acceptance Projects (DOC, 122KB)
(NZ$50,000 - NZ$125,000 including GST per grant)
This is a competitive category with an application deadline.
Applications for $50,000-$125,000 are subject to a one-stage assessment.
Biotechnology-Market Development (DOC, 114KB)
(NZ$10,000 - NZ$50,000 including GST)
This is not a competitive category and applications can be made at any time, subject to funding availability.
People and Skills Development (DOC, 103KB)
(up to NZ$10,000 including GST)
This is not a competitive category and applications can be made at any time, subject to funding availability.

We recommend that you contact your NZTE Client Manager or an ANZBPF advisor to discuss the application process before you apply.

Collaborative Trans-Tasman Project application deadlines

Applications for the first 2008-2009 competitive round of Collaborative Trans-Tasman Projects closed on 6 June 2008.

NZTE has re-opened 2008-2009 applications for a second competitive round of funding. See the updated timeline (PDF, 50KB).

Applications for $500,000-$2 million will close on 07 November 2008 for consideration first in December 2008, followed by a full ANZBPF proposal panel meeting in March 2009. Decisions will be made by May 2009.
Applications for $125,000-$500,000 will close on 05 February 2009 for consideration in March 2009 and a final decision in May 2009.
(Note: Any applications received before 22 September 2008 will be considered in October with a final decision in December 2008).

Market Acceptance Project application timelines

Applications for $50,000-$125,000 will close on 05 February 2009, but can be considered at any time.

Please talk to your Client Manager or an ANZBPF advisor for more details about the application process

NZTE reserves the right to vary, within reason, all advertised timelines (PDF, 50KB). Client Managers will advise applicants of any variations at the earliest possible opportunity.

For a full list of terms and conditions on the ANZBPF please click here (PDF, 193KB) or contact your Client Manager.