Background
The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is the research, development and adoption (R&D&A) body for Australian red meat processors. AMPC are funded through mandatory statutory levies provided by our industry, Co-funding opportunities and can leverage Commonwealth matched funding.
Within AMPC's strategic plan there are five key research programs:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Sustainability
- People and Culture
- Technical Market Access and Markets
- Product and Process Integrity
AMPC contracts providers and engages with processors to undertake R&D in these areas. AMPC are looking for innovative solutions to the problems and challenges faced by red meat processors.
Challenge
AMPC is seeking innovative solutions for protective equipment alternatives. Current protective equipment solutions that exist in the meat industry, for example chain mesh, can be heavy, uncomfortable, expensive and sometimes not-reusable.
Proposals for alternate solutions should ideally be:
- Being utilised in other industries
- Cost effective
- Ergonomic ie light weight
- Meets hygiene and QA standards ie can be washed or cleaned easily, robust, no loose/ moving parts
- Meets high levels of cut resistance or cut protection
Solutions are ideally commercially or prototype available, however solutions that are at the idea stage are welcome to apply.
Proposal Requirements
Proposals should:
- Present a clear, innovative solution for alternate protective equipment
- Demonstrate benefits of alternate solution eg. lightweight, price point, re-usability etc.
- Include detailed descriptions of the proposed alternative protective equipment
- Highlight the feasibility and scalability of the proposed solution, including manufacture location
Submission Details
Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals through the Leading Edge Only platform. The submission should include:
- A comprehensive description of the proposed solution.
- Evidence of the solution's potential impact.
- If relevant: any supporting data or research that validates the proposal.
What's in it for you?
By participating in this challenge, innovators will have the opportunity to:
Collaborate with Leading Industry Players - Work directly with red meat processors across Australia, gaining valuable industry insights.
Leverage Research Partnerships - Benefit from AMPC's extensive relationships with various research organisations both within Australia and internationally.
Access Funding Opportunities - Utilise AMPC's co-funding opportunity and ability to secure matched funding from the Commonwealth government
Receive Comprehensive Support - AMPC has the capacity to support concepts/solutions at multiple stages of readiness, from initial ideation through to full-scale demonstration and implementation
Participating in this challenge not only provides a platform to showcase your innovative ideas but also offers the support and resources necessary to bring your concepts to life and drive real change in the industry.
If you have or are developing solutions, or if you have expertise in the above, please click "Apply" to submit your solution/expertise.