Sample form, not for offline completion. Visit https://innovationprograms.grantplatform.com to apply. Technology Commercialisation Challenge The Technology Commercialisation Challenge (TCC), part of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership, is funded by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. TCC brings together India's growing renewable manufacturing capabilities with Australia's leading R&D expertise. Research and industry stakeholders will be supported in pursuing collaboration and technology development, aiming to establish formal relationships between Indian industry and the Australian research sector, and solving renewable manufacturing challenges. Who should participate in the Challenge This is a facilitated industry-research opportunity, supporting relationships between Australian Research Organisations and Indian renewable manufacturers in: Solar photovoltaics Battery technologies Hydrogen technologies. Applications are currently open from Australian Research Organisations to participate in the Challenge. As this is a pilot initiative, only a limited number of places are available. We expect to support a maximum of five industry-research relationships. Completing your application: All questions are mandatory unless marked as 'optional'. Word limits (both minimum and maximum) apply. Please be succinct in your responses. You can save your progress and return to edit your application at a later time. Once you submit your application form, it is final and no further changes can be made. You should not disclose sensitive Confidential Information in the application. Eligible applications will be assessed through a targeted, competitive assessment process. The information you provide in connection with your application will be shared with members of the assessment panel, both domestic and international, and TCC partner organisations. The assessment process is overseen by CSIRO. Please make sure that your contact information is entered correctly, as these details will be used to reach you regarding your application. Applicant Name Title Preferred Name (optional) Email Phone Position/Role in Organisation Organisation Details Organisation Name Number and Street Name Suburb, Town or City Postcode State or Territory Name of Faculty, Research Group, Centre, or Laboratory Website of Faculty, Research Group, Centre, or Laboratory All questions are mandatory unless marked as 'optional'. Please note: maximum word limits apply. Please be succinct in your responses. Your answers will be shared with local and international assessors and TCC partner organisations. Alignment with grant opportunity challenge statement/s, objectives and outcomes Section 1/3 Provide an overview of you, your team and or research organisation, giving consideration to: the value you will provide to the Challenge through specialised and sectoral advisory services, including access to any specific and relevant facilities or resources alignment to objectives and outcomes of the Challenge your understanding of the Challenge Statement/s and how your expertise and experience could assist nominated Industry partner/s to address these areas in their business, including the rationale for your approach and any existing research you will build on. Where relevant identify the current competitive landscape in your chosen area of research, including a comparative analysis of similar or alternate technology. This section is worth 40% of your overall assessment score. Do not include sensitive commercial or confidential information in your answer. Priority Areas and Challenge Statement alignment Select the Challenge Statement/s area within the Priority Area for strategic renewable energy supply chains for which you are applying for this grant opportunity (check all that apply). Solar photovoltaic (Priority Area) Challenge Statement: To be advised Battery technologies (Priority Area) Challenge Statement: To be advised Hydrogen technologies (Priority Area) Challenge Statement: To be advised Priority R&D Areas 300 Provide an overview of your understanding of the selected Priority Area/s, and outline the approach your team would words take to address the Priority Area/s. Related industry collaborations, projects, and key activities Provide a description of an industry relationship or collaborative project; and or a project relevant to your selected priority area/s, including the project scope and key activities. Provide details that will assist us to understand your experience in industry relationships and delivering outcomes in the priority area/s. 300 words Capacity, capability, and resources to deliver the project Section 2/3 Describe how you will deliver the project by identifying: your capacity and experience to deliver the proposed activities the extent to which your organisation specialises in one or more of the Challenge Statement/s, in which areas, and why and how you can draw on this sectoral expertise for the benefit of manufacturers your access to personnel with the relevant experience and expertise in one or more Challenge Statement/s required for the successful delivery of the proposed project, including management and technical staff (and which are specifically made available to your project) your ability to provide access to equipment and resources. This section is worth 40% of your overall assessment score. Overview of capabilities Describe at a high level your (you, your research group/lab and or your organisation's) core capabilities and strengths against the selected area(s) of capability, including new technology developments in renewable energy technology. 300 words Team capability and capacity towards Priority Areas Outline the capability and experience of your team and how it aligns with the selected Priority Area/s. 300 words Benefits for both Australia and India Section 3/3 how your project will develop robust and sustainable collaboration between Australia and India in your area of research expertise. This section is worth 20% of your overall assessment score. Previous international collaborations Provide a brief overview of any past international R&D collaborations, relevant to the selected area(s) of capability, or other projects and areas (if applicable). 300 words Engagement with India Please outline any previous engagement with India and your interest to engage with India through participating in the Challenge. 300 words Acknowledgement and declaration Have you registered your intention to apply for this Challenge with your Research Office/Commercialisation team? Yes Yet to advise. I acknowledge the support of the Research Office, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation personnel will be required if this application is successful. Privacy Statement & Consent I agree to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information, including my sensitive information, in the ways described in the TCC Privacy Statement. I have obtained consent from any other people whose personal information is included in this application and in any documentation submitted in connection with this application, and let them know that the TCC Privacy Statement is available at https://csiro.au/en/work-with-us/International/The-Technology- Commercialisation-Challenge/Privacy-Statement I have informed all current potential members of the application team about the TCC Privacy Statement and will ensure any future team members are made aware as they join the project. I confirm I have obtained all necessary permissions, consents and approvals in relation to the information disclosed in or in connection with this application. I confirm that I and all potential participants are aged over 18. I agree to the disclosure of my personal information, including my sensitive information, to CSIRO, Creative Force (operating the Good Grants platform) and relevant Australian government entities (including AusTrade and DEECCW), suppliers, mentors, corporates, sponsors and industry partners. I understand that disclosure to overseas suppliers, mentors, coaches, corporates, sponsors and industry partners will require disclosure of my personal information to entities based outside of Australia. I acknowledge that after being disclosed to overseas entities, my personal information may no longer be subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). I confirm that I have read and understood the Technology Commercialisation Challenge Grant Opportunity Guidelines and the sample Participation Agreement. The Technology Commercialisation Challenge Grant Opportunity Guidelines and the sample Participation Agreement are available to view on the TCC website. 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