include clear business performance metrics metrics describe the performance uplift due to collaborative business arrangements understanding customers B2B and B2C – strategic targeting of export markets redesigning business processes to deliver value and lower costs business models that enable access to independent sources of capital from new technology business models that hold other capacities for enabling entrepreneurship, driving competitiveness and export growth. Low priority activities The following forms of collaboration may be touched upon where the insights to be derived are highly compelling, but are not the focal point for this initiative: traditional activities of agricultural cooperatives, grower groups or industry associations, clusters, ecosystems, academic research, and activities limited to or predominantly related to the domestic market. Preparing an application Applications must contain sufficient information to demonstrate: The case aligns with the focus and scope of the Case Study Initiative The case study is based on sound evidence and information Contractor has the capacity, capability and commitment to prepare the case study successfully within the time frame The case will contribute value added insights to business decision makers based in Western Australia Applications must be submitted online using the Smartygrants online portal available via . To be considered for funding, completed applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday 3 October, 2018. Please note the SmartyGrants system will close at automatically at exactly 12:00 midnight (Western Australian Time, +8.00 GMT) and will not accept applications after this time. Applications received by other means will not be eligible for consideration. If there is a question over whether an application is deemed ineligible, this matter will be resolved by the responsible DPIRD officer. There will be no appeal regarding eligibility or late applications. All applicants will be notified by email that their application has been received. Assessment and selection Contracts will be issued through a competitive merit-based process. DPIRD will appoint an independent selection panel with suitable industry, technical and scientific expertise to assess the applications and make recommendations to the Project Steering Committee.
include clear business performance metrics metrics describe the performance uplift due to collaborative business arrangements understanding customers – B2B and B2C strategic targeting of export markets redesigning business processes to deliver value and lower costs business models that enable access to independent sources of capital from new technology business models that hold other capacities for enabling entrepreneurship, driving competitiveness and export growth. Low priority activities The following forms of collaboration may be touched upon where the insights to be derived are highly compelling, but are not the focal point for this initiative: traditional activities of agricultural cooperatives, grower groups or industry associations, clusters, ecosystems, academic research, and activities limited to or predominantly related to the domestic market. Preparing an application Applications must contain sufficient information to demonstrate: The case aligns with the focus and scope of the Case Study Initiative The case study is based on sound evidence and information Contractor has the capacity, capability and commitment to prepare the case study successfully within the time frame The case will contribute value added insights to business decision makers based in Western Australia Applications must be submitted online using the Smartygrants online portal available via . To be considered for funding, completed applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday 3 October, 2018. Please note the SmartyGrants system will close at automatically at exactly 12:00 midnight (Western Australian Time, +8.00 GMT) and will not accept applications after this time. Applications received by other means will not be eligible for consideration. If there is a question over whether an application is deemed ineligible, this matter will be resolved by the responsible DPIRD officer. There will be no appeal regarding eligibility or late applications. All applicants will be notified by email that their application has been received. Assessment and selection Contracts will be issued through a competitive merit-based process. DPIRD will appoint an independent selection panel with suitable industry, technical and scientific expertise to assess the applications and make recommendations to the Project Steering Committee.
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