The Aus4Innovation Program, in its continued effort to foster innovation cooperation in agriculture between Vietnam and Australia, on May 13 announced the fifth round of its Innovation Partnership Grants (Grant) with a total of up to AUD2 million ($1.28 million) in financial support.

This Grant round, themed “High Tech Innovation to Address Climate Change Challenges in the Agriculture Sector for Inclusive Development”,  placed a strong emphasis on harnessing technology to combat climate change impacts within the agricultural domain. This strongly aligns to the broader Aus4Innovation program objective of supporting the inclusive and sustainable development of Vietnam’s Innovation System.    

The Grant commits to providing financial assistance ranging from AUD300,000 ($192,071) to AUD700,000 ($448,167) on a competitive basis, supporting dynamic partnerships between Vietnamese and Australian organisations that are at the forefront of agricultural innovation.

In the previous four funding rounds, the Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants have supported 15 projects, of which 12 have been completed and 3 are ongoing, delivering practical results and innovative solutions for social progress in agricultural practices.

Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Gillian Bird shared that Australia is committed to supporting Vietnam’s economic growth, and innovation in agriculture  is a vital part of this.

“Through these grants, we aim to advance Vietnam’s agricultural sector by addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, and supporting sustainable and inclusive development,” Ambassador Gillian Bird said.

Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Bui The Duy, Vice Minister of Science and Technology noted that this meaningful support from the Aus4Innovation program enables Vietnamese researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to push the boundaries of technology, turning their innovative ideas into tangible solutions ready for broader application.

“This collaboration is a stride towards resilience and sustainability in our agricultural practices, tailored to grasp the opportunities that technology and innovations bring about,” Mr. Duy emphasized.