AFWI Backs New Wave of National Research Projects
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) has confirmed a new round of research investments designed to strengthen Australia’s forest, wood and fibre industries, and accelerate innovation across bio-based materials, renewable energy, and climate-resilient forestry. Following rigorous assessment through AFWI’s Research Centre and National Open Call programs, a suite of high-impact projects has been endorsed, subject […]
National Open Call for Research is live
Expressions of Interest (EOI) for transformative, industry-focused forestry research are now open until 14 April 2025, as the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) National Open Call for Research launches its second round. This round invites bold ideas with real-world impact to support Australia’s forestry and forest products sector. “This call is about funding innovative […]
Industry and universities unite to modernise housing construction
The timber framing industry is on the cusp of a major update, with a collaborative research project led by the University of Tasmania and Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA). The Lightweight Timber Framing project, funded by Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI), is part of a broader ‘Future Framing Initiative’ managed by FWPA. In […]
$5 million in funding for eight innovative projects
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI), hosted by the University of Tasmania, announced eight research projects that will be funded through its inaugural $5 million National Open Call for Research. This marks the first research funded through the Albanese Government’s $100 million commitment for AFWI. AFWI’s $5 million funding will catalyse over $8.3 million in industry […]
New Research Advisory Committee announced
The Chair of Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI), Mr Bob Gordon, has welcomed the establishment of the new AFWI Research Advisory Committee. The Committee will provide expert advice to the AFWI Board on forest and wood product research and innovation, ensuring that research activities are aligned with industry needs and maximising benefits for the […]
$5M national grant for forest research announced
Applications for AFWI’s first National Open Call for Research are now live! Applications are now open for research projects that will advance research and innovation in Australian forest and wood products. The first of four $5 million national open calls for forestry research projects opened today, aimed at establishing new high-value wood products, developed in […]
New forestry research centres announced
Two new research centres have been identified as the preferred candidates to receive funding under the Albanese Government funded Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program after a competitive expressions of interest process. Last year, it was announced that the University of Tasmania (UTAS) would host AFWI, a national research institute committed to advancing research and […]