DFAT is seeking expressions of interest from eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and organisations to participate in a bushfoods pilot, as part of an Australia-WIPO International Intellectual Property Cooperation Project.

The bushfoods pilot will focus on the export of Australian bushfoods products. It aims to identify and address practical intellectual property challenges faced by First Nations businesses when considering exporting.

The Expression of Interest information, including requirements for submitting an application, is available below.

• Expression of Interest – Australia-WIPO International Intellectual Property Cooperation Bushfoods Pilot [DOCX 72 KB]
• Expression of Interest – Australia-WIPO International Intellectual Property Cooperation Bushfoods Pilot [PDF 271 KB]

Applications are to be sent to bushfoodspilot@dfat.gov.au and must be received by 11:55PM Wednesday, 25 September 2024 (AEST). Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for planning purposes only and it does not represent solicitation or constitute a request for proposal, nor is it a commitment to purchase or tender for any described services. The scale, scope and focus of any proposed program may change at any time and is subject to internal DFAT and World Intellectual Property Organization approval.