An innovative project in Scullin is being backed by the Albanese Labor Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants.

Local manufacturing company Bygen Pty Ltd has been granted $3 million for their sustainable water treatment project which aims to remove harmful forever chemicals from water, as part of Round 17 of the program.

It is one of 21 projects sharing in $50.4 million through the latest round, which focused on supporting the Albanese Government’s national priority areas for science and research, as well as the National Reconstruction Fund.

These grants help to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries by supporting partnerships that bring together science, research, and commercialisation.

Since its inception in 1990, the CRC Program has helped to fund the commercialisation of technologies, products and services across a range of sectors and industries, including agriculture, clean technology, infrastructure, mining, manufacturing, and health.

For the full list of successful Round 17 CRC-Ps, visit www.business.gov.au/crc-p

Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science Tim Ayres:

“The Albanese Labor Government wants to build a Future Made in Australia and revitalise Australia’s manufacturing and industrial capability. The CRC-P connects industry with cutting-edge research to solve real world problems, and highlights the best of Aussie ingenuity.

“All the businesses we are backing under this program are examples of great local success stories and we will continue to back great Australian ideas.

“Investing in local projects means support for local economies and jobs, keeping local know-how right here in Australia and building Australia’s productivity.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles:

“The Albanese Government’s support for this collaboration between local manufacturer Bygen Pty Ltd and water and research organisations is great news for the local economy and jobs, now and into the future.

“It will also drive better health and social outcomes for Australia by improving the quality, efficiency and sustainability of water treatment for the local community and our wider region.

“By bringing together the best minds and the right resources, we can turn Aussie ideas into world leading innovations.”