This project provides the resources for ASSA to undertake key, critical path activities to help grow the Australian seaweed industry over the next 2 years (until 31 March 2025), which is the stipulated grant duration. The project will provide the funding for ASSA to engage key personnel to manage and deliver the activities required in three core areas:
- Governance, Reporting, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
- Seaweed Policy Reform, including coordination and participation in a Working Group
- R&D Coordination and Optimisation, including maintaining a programmatic view of the R&D landscape, identifying and optimising extension opportunities and working with industry stakeholders and funding bodies to help ensure investment is optimised