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Contestable 2007/08
Low Carbon Energy Technologies (LCET)

Applications have closed

Timeline

  1. RfP published
  2. Proposals due 28 Mar 08
  3. Investment decisions announced on 14 July 08
  4. Contracts commence on 1 Oct 08
  5. Next investment round
More detail

The LCET scheme aims to support research that is related to the scale up and demonstration of existing research on second generation biofuels, other low carbon liquid biofuels and low carbon energy technologies.

We are investing in this scheme using a one-stage contestable process.

What stage is the investment process at?

  • We are currently assessing the proposal applications.

    Applicants will be notified of the results on 14 July 2008.

    A list of the successful proposals will be published on the website a week later.

Current funding available

In 2007/8 we are seeking to invest $4.0 million through this scheme.

For more information about the scheme’s objectives, see the scheme overview page.

We are seeking to invest in short-term research projects as described in the following table.

The size and length of the research investment we seek to make:

Type of contract Length
Qualities
Short-term project
 Up to 3 years
  • aims to achieve a single objective
  • contributes towards one intermediate outcomes

How to apply

Application guidelines and the advisory group for this process can be found through the links and related downloads on the top right of the page.

Funding Results

View the latest available concept, proposal or funding results results for this scheme.

For more information

A Foundation? business manager is the primary contact for all applicants. If your organisation does not have a business manager, or you have questions about the process, contact investments@frst.govt.nz.